From 11 Might 2025, the Division of Transport and Primary Roads (TMR) will start a $1.9 million improve on the intersection of Nerang Connection Street (Ferry Avenue) and Nerang Avenue. The upgrades, delivered beneath the Queensland Authorities’s Safer Roads Sooner Program, purpose to boost security for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians on this high-traffic space.
The intersection providers a key entry path to the M1, Nerang State Faculty, and close by business companies. Rising visitors volumes and pedestrian use prompted the necessity for enhancements. Andrew Wheeler, TMR’s Regional Director for the South Coast Area, defined:
“This intersection improve will ship security advantages for native motorists, bicycle riders and pedestrians. The Queensland Authorities is devoted to offering a protected atmosphere for pedestrians and motorists, which has been illustrated by way of the Safer Roads Sooner Program.”
Locals can anticipate short-term disruptions together with evening and weekend closures, particularly on the Panitz Bridge. Nevertheless, the long-term advantages embody improved security, smoother visitors stream, and enhanced entry for non-motorised highway customers. Entry to the skate park and boat ramp will stay open beneath visitors management. Pedestrian entry throughout the bridge will even be maintained.
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$1.9 million allotted for security enhancements on the Nerang intersection.
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4 months estimated building interval (climate allowing).
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4 particular areas to obtain pedestrian fencing: Beaudesert–Nerang Street, Southport–Nerang Street, Nerang Connection Street and White Avenue.
Key upgrades embody:
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Visitors signalling optimisation for right-hand flip lanes on Nerang Connection Street.
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Devoted proper, left, and thru lanes to scale back confusion and congestion.
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A brand new on-road bicycle lane and extra signalised pedestrian crossings.
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New wayfinding signage and pavement markings for safer navigation.
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Street resurfacing and pedestrian security fencing alongside key connecting streets.
The Safer Roads Sooner Program displays broader efforts by the Queensland Authorities to proactively scale back highway trauma throughout the state by way of focused upgrades in high-risk areas.
Be ready for closures on Panitz Bridge on:
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14–15 Might 2025, nightly from 8pm to 5am.
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16–19 Might and 23–26 Might 2025, full weekend closures from Friday 8pm to Monday 5am.
TMR will maintain motorists up to date by way of roadside variable message indicators, visitors alerts, and on-line updates by way of QLD Visitors. Motorists are suggested to plan forward and permit additional journey time in the course of the building interval.
TMR thanks the group for his or her understanding, help, and cooperation throughout these important works.
