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Local drivers are reminded to drive to conditions as upgrades commence on two of Bundabergâs busiest intersections.
Pedestrian signals will be installed at two intersections on Takalvan St including on Heidke St with Johanna Boulevard and Walker St.
âThe community has told us they want better, safer roads for pedestrians around this busy shopping precinct and weâre delivering,â State Member for Bundaberg Tom Smith said.
âIt means workers, shoppers and people who want to use Jubilee Park can safely cross Takalvan Street.â
âWeâre upgrading the Isis Highway, have our funding locked in for the east levee and this additional investment in local roads will support jobs as our economic recovery continues.â
Works on the first phase of the $42.5m Isis Highway safety upgrade has begun. Member for Bundaberg Tom Smith said stage 1 involved 13km of wide centre lines and audio-tactile linemarking as well as 17km of resealing. He said this was building on works already underway like the Isis Highway, Broadview Drive and Park Estate drive intersection upgrade and jointly-funded $5m overtaking lanes. One life lost on the road is one too many, and unfortunately numerous tragedies have taken place along this stretch. According to TMR s Isis Highway data there were 130 crashes recorded between January 2010 and December 2019. Of these, tragically 10 resulted in fatalities and 57 resulted in admissions to hospital.