After five serious crashes were recorded in five years, the Logan Reserve Road and School Road intersection, beside Logan Reserve State School, is expected to have all new safety upgrades finished in July, weather permitting.
The $1.57 million Logan City Council project includes new traffic signals, signalised pedestrian crossings, longer turning lanes, upgraded footpaths, road resurfacing and restored line marking.
It has received $744,000 from the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program, with the remaining $833,000 funded by the council.
Logan mayor Jon Raven said the intersection had been prioritised because of safety risks linked to its location, traffic volumes and crash history.
“Five accidents requiring medical treatment or hospitalisation were recorded at the intersection over a five-year period before the project started in March,” Cr Raven said.
“This intersection carries a lot of traffic every day, including families travelling to and from Logan Reserve State School.
“We know safety has been a concern for local residents for some time.”
Project information says most works are being carried out at night to improve student safety and reduce disruption during school hours.
The existing school lollipop crossing areas will be removed once signalised pedestrian crossings are installed.
The council said the upgrade was also intended to reduce congestion during school drop-off and pick-up times.
Cr Raven said the changes would make the intersection safer and easier for drivers, pedestrians and students.
“New traffic lights, pedestrian crossings, longer turning lanes and upgraded footpaths will all help improve safety for everyone using the area,” he said.
“We know roadworks can be frustrating, which is why most of the construction is being carried out at night to reduce disruption as much as possible.
“I want to thank locals for their patience while the work is completed.”
Cr Raven said the intersection works would also support future upgrades planned in the area, including the upgrade of Logan Reserve Road between Chambers Flat Road and Halcyon Way.
The council and its contractor said they would continue to communicate directly with nearby residents and Logan Reserve State School as the project progressed.
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