Tarragindi Intersection Upgrade Plans Aim to Improve Safety and Traffic Flow

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Plans for a significant upgrade to the intersection of Esher Street and Toohey Road in Tarragindi have been proposed, focusing on improving safety and traffic efficiency for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists.



Still in the design phase, the proposed upgrade aims to enhance safety by installing traffic lights with pedestrian crossing facilities at the intersection. The project will also include road widening and the creation of dedicated left and right-turn pockets to help manage traffic flow. However, finalising the design and moving forward with construction will depend on future budget allocations and other city-wide priorities.

Benefits for the Community

Several benefits have been identified for the Tarragindi community. The main focus is to improve safety by better controlling traffic movements through signalised crossings, making it easier and safer for both motorists and pedestrians to navigate the intersection.

New wide pathways are also planned for both corners of Esher Street and Toohey Road, improving connections for cyclists and pedestrians. These pathways will link to an existing shared path near the Wellers Hill Bowls Club, encouraging more walking and cycling in the area.

The northern approach to the intersection will be widened to include a left-turn pocket for vehicles turning into Esher Street. A right-turn pocket will also be added on Toohey Road to allow for safer turning movements into Esher Street. The addition of yellow “no stopping” lines on all approaches is expected to improve traffic visibility and efficiency.

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Future Plans and Funding

While there is strong support from the local community, the project is not fully funded at this stage. The completion of the design and eventual construction will rely on future budget allocations and prioritisation among other city projects. 

For now, further updates are expected as the plans move closer to the implementation phase.



For more information about the proposed Esher Street and Toohey Road intersection upgrade, you can contact the project team by phone at 3178 5413 during business hours (8.30am-4.30pm, Monday to Friday) or reach out to the Contact Centre on (07) 3403 8888, available 24/7. 

Published 15-Oct-2024