Palmwoods traffic petition: ‘We’re working on it’, says Main Roads

NewsCommunity

13 Apr

A petition calling for improved road safety at dangerous Palmwoods intersections has attracted over 1100 signatures and the attention of the Department of Transport & Main Roads.

The location of the Jubilee Drive and Chevallum Road intersections, and rail bridge presented “challenging constraints”.

Palmwoods mum Jocelyn Anderson instigated the petition calling for traffic safety measures at the notorious intersections.

Ms Anderson said Palmwoods needed urgent attention especially to the busy intersection under the railway bridge at the Woombye-Palmwoods Road/Chevallum Road and Jubilee Drive/Margaret St junction.

A Transport and Main Roads spokesperson said the department was working with Council on the issue.

“As Jubilee Road and Margaret Street fall under the Sunshine Coast Council’s (SCC) jurisdiction, we are working with council to address the safety concerns at these intersections.

“Investigations into possible short-term options to improve safety in the Palmwoods village area, including the Woombye-Palmwoods Road/Chevallum Road and Jubilee Drive/Margaret Street intersections, are continuing.

“Key stakeholders and the community will be advised of any proposed safety treatments or improvements following these investigations.

“In addition, we are undertaking a review of the existing 50km/h speed limit through the town and investigating options for improved pedestrian connectivity within the Palmwoods village area, in consultation with SCC.

“The outcome of these investigations will be known in coming months.”

The spokesperson said the location of the Jubilee Drive and Chevallum Road intersections, and rail bridge presented challenging constraints.

“Any upgrade will be significant and require extensive planning as part of a longer-term solution for the Palmwoods community.”