Brisbane City Council has released plans to improve the notoriously dangerous Archerfield Road, Azalea Street and Pine Street intersection, which includes four sets of traffic lights, separate turning lanes and pedestrian crossings.
According to the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), seven serious crashes have taken place at the intersection between 2021 and 2023, making it the third most dangerous intersection in Brisbane, as of December 2024.
Almost 22,000 cars drive through the intersection everyday and lord mayor Adrian Schrinner said the intersection was critical for south Brisbane residents and visitors.
“This upgrade will improve one of the southwest’s busiest intersections, helping residents travel safely and efficiently through Inala and Richlands,” Cr Schrinner said.
Improving the intersection was a campaign promise for Cr Schrinner in his most recent mayoral election in March 2024.
“At the last local government election, I stood alongside community champion Kylie Gates and promised to deliver this upgrade, and that’s exactly what we’re doing,” Cr Schrinner said.
Community members had the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed upgrades at Inala Plaza from 4pm to 6pm on Thursday 23 October and at Richlands Plaza from 10am to 12pm on Saturday 25 October.
Forest Lake councillor Charles Strunk welcomed the opportunity for community consultation but was critical about council delays to improve the intersection’s safety.
“Consultation is always welcome but this council administration rarely undertakes consultation for intersection improvements,” Cr Strunk said.
“There are been 3 intersections improved with lights in my ward within the last 18 months with no public consultation offered.
“I am suspicious that this consultation is another delay tactic to push out the installation of the lights until 2027, just prior to the next council election.”
State Member for Inala, Margie Nightingale, who in August this year attended Brisbane City Hall alongside Cr Strunk to present councillors with a petition signed by 1500 community members who asked for immediate upgrades to the intersection welcomed proposed upgrades.
“Our community has been pushing for an upgrade to this dangerous intersection for far too long, and I welcome the Lord Mayor’s plan to improve it,” Ms Nightingale said.
“As locals who drive this road every day, we understand its challenges better than anyone, and that local knowledge is vital to shaping upgrades that truly meet the needs of our community.
“I encourage everyone to attend the upcoming information sessions and share their feedback directly with the Council, so we can ensure these improvements make our streets safer for all.”
Upgrades to the intersection will be completed in 2027.
