Important Laidley road to receive full reconstruction

John Street South in Laidley will soon receive a full reconstruction to improve road and pedestrian safety.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council crews will rehabilitate the road surface along the full length of the street, including the intersection of Whites Road.

The works are part of Council’s continued commitment to maintaining and upgrading essential infrastructure, Lockyer Valley Regional Council Infrastructure Portfolio Councillor Michael Hagan says.

“This is a major reconstruction project and will go a long way towards improving safety and the long-term future of our road network.

“This road services the St Mary’s Primary School, St Patrick’s Catholic Church and local residents and is regularly impacted by flooding.

“Works will include stormwater upgrades, pedestrian crossing upgrades, footpath Improvements, pavement strengthening, signage and line marking.

“Minor traffic delays are expected, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused,” Cr Hagan said.

To minimise disruption to the nearby school, works will be rolled out over two stages during the school holidays, weather permitting:

• Stage 1: Starting Monday, 22 September through to Friday, 3 October.
• Stage 2: Starting Monday, 15 December through to Friday, 23 January.

Traffic management and signage will be in place, including road closures at the Whites Road end. Access to and from Edward Street will be limited between 7am - 4pm.

During the works, residents along the impacted streets are asked to place their bins out the day before their normal collection day. Council will relocate the bins for emptying and return them on collection day.

For more information on the project, visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/road-works or contact Council on 1300 005 872.