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Design Unveiled for Player Street Connection at Upper Mt Gravatt

Player Street Upper Mount Gravatt (Photo Credit: Google Street View)

Brisbane City Council released the detailed design for the Player Street connection at Upper Mount Gravatt.

The detailed design showed there will be a new road link from the existing Kessels Road and MacGregor Street intersection through to Player Street.

The existing traffic signals at the Kessels Road and Cremin Street intersection will also be removed. The Council will be providing left-in access only, into Cremin Street.

Photo credit: Brisbane City Council

To facilitate the construction of the new road link, BCC needs to remove three street trees and a number of trees within the project area. For every tree that is removed, Council assured they will plant four trees within the vicinity of the project area.

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In addition to these, the detailed design will also involve:

  • Installing a traffic median along Kessels Road, between MacGregor Street and Logan Road to remove right-turn movements to and from Cremin Street
  • Lengthening the right-turn lane from Kessels Road eastbound into Logan Road
  • Providing a dedicated right-turn lane from Kessels Road westbound, into the new Player Street connection
  • Constructing a new roundabout at the Player Street and Pickworth Street intersection
  • Constructing new pedestrian footpaths and landscaping along the Player Street connection

Depending on construction and weather conditions, the project is anticipated to start in mid-2019 and be completed in late 2019.

About the Player Street Connection

The project is part of Council’s $1.3-billion commitment for more than 90 road improvement projects, to take real action on congestion. It focuses on a range of solutions to improve the existing road network, getting residents home quicker and safer.

In order to give the community an opportunity to find out more about the project, the Council will hold information sessions at Westfield Garden City Level 2 on the following dates:

  • 23 May 2019 (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
  • 25 May 2019 (9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)

Community members will get to view the detailed design for the project and will be given an opportunity to speak in-person with the project team.

For the latest updates on the new road link project, visit the Brisbane City Council website or call the project team on 1800 010 705 during business hours.

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Upper Mount Gravatt to Benefit from Planned Player Street Connection

The Player Street Connection project is set to improve traffic conditions in Upper Mount Gravatt as part of the Mount Gravatt Corridor Neighbourhood Plan.

The project involves the construction of a new section of road between Pickworth Street and Kessels Road to connect Player Street to MacGregor Street.

Traffic Conditions in Upper Mount Gravatt

According to Councillor Steven Huang of MacGregor Ward, the Player Street Connection will significantly improve traffic flow on Kessels Road. The project will also improve access to streets off Cremin Street.

“These streets house hundreds of families, as well as provide an access point to the Upper Mount Gravatt State School,” Cr Huang said.

Player Street Connection, Upper Mount Gravatt
Kessels Road and Cremin Street Intersection Photo credit: Google Street View

According to a Council report, access to the residential area north of Kessels Road via Cremin Street is currently limited. The area is less accessible because the right turn into Cremin Street from Kessels Road is prohibited in morning and afternoon peak periods.

The location also has a significant crash history with a total of 24 crashes recorded on site between 2007 and 2011.

As of now, signals at the intersection of Kessels Road and Cremin Street currently provide access to the local area. However, these traffic signals are located too close to the Logan Road intersection with Kessels Road. This causes congestion and safety concerns for motorists and pedestrians.

Upper Mount Gravatt Player Street Connection Plans

Plans for the Player Street Connection involve the acquisition of four properties to allow the extension of Player Street to Kessels Road.

Player Street Connection
654 Kessels Road, Upper Mount Gravatt Photo credit: Google Street View

Council will resume properties at 652 and 654 Kessels Road as well as 8 and 10 Pickworth Street. Because of this, the owners of 8 Pickworth St and 652 Kessels Road have lodged objections to the resumption of their property.

Another part of the plan is the removal of traffic lights at the intersection of Kessels Road and Cremin Street. Access to the street will also be modified to left-in and left-out turns only and a median strip will be built on the road.

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Benefits of the Project

Brisbane City Council has committed $4.8 million to the Player Street Connection project. The Council is hoping that the project will:

  • Reduce congestion along Kessels Road and at signalised intersections between MacGregor Street and Logan Road.
  • Increase safety for all road users.
  • Improve local access.
  • Improve freight movement along the BUC.
  • Enhance travel times by two to four minutes.

For more information or comments on the Player Street Connection project you may:

  • Call the project team on 1800 010 705 during business hours
  • Call Council on 07 3403 8888 after hours
  • Email the project team at cityprojects@brisbane.qld.gov.au
  • Write to:

Player Street Connection Feasibility investigation
City Projects
Brisbane City Council
GPO Box 1434
Brisbane Qld 4001.