A section of road in Warwick’s north is set for a major $1.2 million rehabilitation to address pavement failures and drainage issues.
Works will take place along East Street between the Freestone Road and Ogilvie Street intersections, starting from Tuesday 24 September, weather permitting.
The project has been funded using federal grant money and will be managed by Southern Downs Regional Council’s infrastructure works department.
Local traffic will operate under controlled arrangements during construction. The project will be conducted in multiple stages and East Street will operate as a one-way road with access only via Freestone Road on occasions, in the interest of safety and construction efficiency.
Road users will be directed to use Ogilvie Street or Murphy Street for access to the Cunningham Highway or the CBD.
Southern Downs Regional Council acting chief executive Steve Johnston said the works will restore the road to a safe and serviceable condition as part of the council’s ongoing commitment to improving the safety of the region’s roads.
“Maintaining and upgrading our road infrastructure is essential for safety and economic growth, and it’s crucial for council to prioritise these efforts across the region,” Mr Johnston said.
“Local residents and businesses in the East Street area will still have access to their properties and council staff will endeavour to minimise disruptions and delays for traffic where possible.
“The safety of road users and our staff during construction is paramount and following the directions of on-site officers and signage will go a long way to keeping the site incident-free and on schedule.
“This initiative is part of the council’s ongoing commitment to deliver better service to the community, with safety always being an over-riding priority.”
Minor delays may be experienced, a council statement to media read.
“[Council] will continue to update the community as more information becomes available,“ the statement read.
“Council appreciates the community’s cooperation and patience as we work to repair infrastructure and ensure the safety of all road users.“
The project is due for completion by the end of February, weather permitting.
Project funding was secured through the federal government’s road to recovery program.
