A $26 million upgrade of the streets of Northshore Hamilton will include more than 14kms of integrated separated cycle track built alongside Remora Road, Macarthur Avenue and Hercules Street.
Minister for Main Roads and Road Safety Mark Bailey said that around 78 jobs will be created during the construction phase of the projects due to begin in the New Year.
“This Brisbane first integrated cycle track will make Northshore Hamilton an enviable destination for cyclists and set a new benchmark for future road and cycle projects,” Mr. Bailey commented “The cycle track is completely separate to the vehicle lanes, providing a safer ride for cyclists and a better traffic flow, with a beautiful new tree lined boulevard providing shade. The Northshore Hamilton cycle track will link cyclists with key destinations such as Portside, the planned riverwalk, residential developments, and the Kingsford Smith Drive cycle way.”
Mr. Bailey said the infrastructure improvements are part of the Palaszczuk Government’s Advancing our cities and regions initiative.
“The infrastructure improvements include widenings, resurfacing, new footpaths and cycle tracks, additional bus stops, servicing and landscaping and new energy efficient LED street lighting to enhance the safety and security of the area,” Mr. Bailey said.
Project 1 will see Theodore Street extended to create a direct link through to Barcham Street and Cullen Avenue West at a cost of approximately $2 million. These works are expected to run from early January 2017 to March 2017.
Project 2 will involve a $24 million upgrade to Remora Road, Macarthur Avenue, Hercules Street and Harbour Road, including new traffic lights installed on Remora Road and Macarthur Avenue to improve traffic flow and connectivity along Finnegan Street and Wharf Close. This project is scheduled to be complete by mid-2018.