Markwell and Glendon St intersection to receive $350,000+ safety upgrade

A busy Kingaroy intersection will receive a major safety upgrade, with the roundabout to be widened and a new pedestrian refuge installed.

Kingaroy residents have received a road safety boost with the Australian Government announcing it will invest $353,500 under the 2021–22 Black Spot Program to fix a problematic intersection in Kingaroy.

The intersection of Markwell and Glendon streets will receive a major makeover.

Maranoa MP David Littleproud said community input was critical to identifying key black spots in the electorate.

“Road crashes place major emotional and economic strains on all affected communities but particularly the families and friends of the victims,” Mr Littleproud said.

“I am pleased to see that projects like this one at the intersection of Glendon Street and Markwell Street at Kingaroy will be delivered under the 2021–22 funding round.

“Motorists often drive through this intersection at speed, resulting in a high rate of ongoing angle crashes – the works on this intersection aim to slow the speed of traffic through the roundabout while also increasing safety for pedestrians.”

Intersection of Glendon and Markwell streets in Kingaroy.

Mr Littleproud said he project will increase the centre roundabout island diameter, install kerb extensions, restrict parking bays, remove U-turn provisions, install a pedestrian refuge island, remove existing non-compliant kerb ramps and update signage at the intersection.

“This Government is investing in road safety right across the nation to ensure Australians get home sooner and safer, as even one death or one serious injury crash on our roads is one too many,” he said.

“Motorists living within and visiting Maranoa will be pleased to know a total of 21 notorious black spots in the electorate will be fixed with a total $2,398,000 under the 2021-22 Black Spot Program.

“None of these projects would be delivered without the community’s vital input and I encourage all residents and motorists in the region to nominate projects for future funding rounds.

Under the latest funding round, $20.8 million will be invested in 67 Black Spot projects across Queensland, making an important contribution towards reducing serious injuries and deaths on Queensland roads and building on previous investments in the state.

For more information on the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program, or to nominate a black spot, visit investment.infrastructure.gov.au/funding/blackspots.