May 14, 2018
Work on a new $1.87 million roundabout at the D’Aguilar Highway and Rogers Drive intersection in Kingaroy is due to begin next Monday (May 21).
Transport and Main Roads Minster Mark Bailey said the roundabout would be funded under the State Government’s Targeted Road Safety program.
“There have been three crashes reported at this intersection between January 2012 and September 30, 2017.
“These crashes resulted in five people being taken to hospital and one person receiving medical treatment.
“The roundabout will improve safety by keeping motorists flowing through the intersection.
“It will also reduce the potential for rear-end crashes while vehicles are waiting to turn into Rogers Drive.”
Mr Bailey said construction would take about six months.
“South Burnett Regional Council will be delivering the upgrade,” he said.
“Work will take place on weekdays, Monday to Friday, between 6:00am and 6:00pm.
“Rogers Drive is the only road access to the (nearby business estate) and we will provide a temporary access during construction so they can keep operating.”
It would also improve safety if Rogers Dr. was made one way
How can a roundabout cost $1.87 million? Surely someone could build it for less. That’s a lot of money.