Delivering Road Safety Improvements
New State Government Support Unlocks Long-Needed Safety Upgrades for Dangerous Intersections
Some of Brisbane’s busiest and most dangerous intersections will finally see long-awaited upgrades, with the new State Government backing critical local road safety infrastructure — including much-needed new lights at St Paul’s Terrace / Quarry Street.
Under the previous State government, six out of eight Brisbane blackspot upgrade proposals were blocked before reaching the Federal Government for funding consideration — despite meeting the Federal Road Safety Program’s funding criteria.
Those rejections meant Brisbane missed out on vital investment to improve safety at key intersections in Spring Hill, Fortitude Valley, Bowen Hills, Morningside and Salisbury — all of which recorded a total of 53 crashes over five years.
I’ve worked with the new State Government and they have signalled a stronger commitment to road safety and infrastructure in the inner city, unlocking the potential for projects like these high-risk intersections to finally proceed.
This marks a positive shift in cooperation between levels of government and opens the door for Central Ward to receive a fairer share of the record $150 million committed nationally to blackspot safety upgrades.
Funding for these projects is administered by the Federal Government but relies on endorsement by the State.
Under the previous government’s approach, Brisbane received just six per cent of Queensland’s total blackspot funding — compared to 34 per cent allocated to Logan. That imbalance left inner-urban residents waiting longer for safety upgrades in high-risk, high-traffic areas.
Council looks forward to working closely with the new State Government to ensure Brisbane’s most dangerous intersections receive the safety improvements they urgently need.
Together, we’re building a safer Brisbane.
Safety Upgrade at St Pauls Terrace Intersection Information
We’re improving safety at the St Pauls Terrace and Quarry Street intersection by installing new traffic signals with pedestrian crossings, giving all road users dedicated time and space.
Warren Street will become left-in only, with access via Barry Parade and Gotha Street.
A new right-turn arrow will also make turning from St Pauls Terrace into Gotha Street easier and safer.
These changes follow 12 crashes between 2017 and 2022, including six hospitalisations.
Most incidents involved motorists failing to give way when turning right. This upgrade is a vital step to reduce crashes and improve safety for drivers and pedestrians.