Goodwood Road/Lucketts Road Intersection Upgrade
Improvements will soon be made to the intersection of Goodwood Road and Lucketts Road at Doolbi.
Bundaberg Regional Council has been successful in securing Federal Government funding (Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program Round Seven) as a component of the Goodwood Road/Lucketts Road Intersection Upgrade (Doolbi).
This will improve safety at the Intersection of Goodwood Road and Lucketts Road, whilst improving geometry of the adjoining Station Road and Mamminos Road.
The Project will deliver the following improvements:
- Dedicated Turn Lanes from Goodwood Road to service Lucketts, Station and Mamminos Roads
- Upgrade of Pavements and associated drainage components
- Upgrade of Street Lighting to meet requirements of new geometry and turning movements
- Upgrade of road surfacing and line marking
You can keep up to date with this important project by registering in the "Stay Informed" section on the right hand side of this page.
For more information from the Principal Contractor, SGQ Pty Ltd, click here.
Local access is still available
Intersection at Goodwood Road and Lucketts Road is closed for upgrade works. Access has been reviewed and updated - please see details below.
Update for Business and Residential Access for the duration of the works:
- Access to Doolbi Dam Road - between Goodwood Road and Lucketts Road - is via Lucketts Road - one way only.
- Access to Lucketts Road is via Bruce Highway only.
- Station Road and Mamminos Road are closed where indicated for the duration of the works.
How to get to local businesses:
Snakes Downunder Reptile Park and Zoo – via Lucketts Road from Bruce Highway
Mammino Gourmet Ice Cream - temporarily relocated to the Isis Golf Club
Five Ways Fruit and Veg Childers - temporarily closed until September 2022
Update 14 October, 2022
Intersection now open
Please note - changed traffic conditions, as per map below:
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Goodwood, Lucketts Road intersection upgrade planned
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Work will soon be underway at the intersection of Goodwood and Lucketts Road to improve safety in the area.
A project to improve safety at the Goodwood Road and Lucketts Road intersection will begin soon with the construction of right and left turn lanes planned for the area.
Bundaberg Regional Council's roads and drainage portfolio spokesperson Cr Bill Trevor said the Doolbi intersection, near Childers, was a main route for many who were travelling on to the Bruce Highway.
“More than 1600 vehicles which travel along Lucketts Road per day and 3200 vehicles along the state-controlled Goodwood Road all utilise this intersection,” he said.
“It's an important connection for our road users and one that needs to be fixed due to the current configuration not being suitable for the ever-increasing traffic in the area.”
Cr Trevor said the project, which was awarded to local contractor SGQ, would begin in February and was expected to be completed by the end of the financial year, weather permitting.
“This project will improve the layout and alignment of Lucketts and Goodwood Roads as well as Station Road and Mamminos Road which run close by,” he said.
“There will also be an increase in signage and lighting in the area.
“Once complete, the projects is aimed to improve safety for all road users of this intersection.”
The project is partly funded by the Federal Government's Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program with cooperation from the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
You can read the full Bundaberg Now story here.
Timeline
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Road Safety Audit
Goodwood Road/Lucketts Road Intersection Upgrade has finished this stageIn 2018 a Road Safety Audit Carried out which formulated intersection safety improvement recommendations
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Application for funding
Goodwood Road/Lucketts Road Intersection Upgrade has finished this stageIn May 2020 Bundaberg Regional Council submit application for Funding under Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program – Round Seven
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Successful Funding
Goodwood Road/Lucketts Road Intersection Upgrade has finished this stageIn September 2020 Council was advised of successful funding for the project
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Detailed design
Goodwood Road/Lucketts Road Intersection Upgrade has finished this stageJanuary 2021 to November 2021 - Detailed Design for the works was undertaken
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Calling for Tenders
Goodwood Road/Lucketts Road Intersection Upgrade has finished this stageIn November 2021 Council called Tenders for the works to be constructed under contract
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Early preparation work
Goodwood Road/Lucketts Road Intersection Upgrade has finished this stageFrom November 2021 to February 2022 Council is undertaking early preparation works including survey and drainage works (weather permitting).
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W/C 7 March - Establishment works
Goodwood Road/Lucketts Road Intersection Upgrade has finished this stageFrom Monday 7 March - establishment works will get underway, including signage, compounds, machine delivery etc. (subject to weather).
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Construction works commences
Goodwood Road/Lucketts Road Intersection Upgrade has finished this stageMonday 21 March - motorists can now expect changed traffic conditions as construction has commenced.
Intersection at Goodwood Road and Lucketts Road is closed for upgrade works.
Update for Business and Residential Access for the duration of the works:
- Access to Doolbi Dam Road - between Goodwood Road and Lucketts Road - is via Lucketts Road - one way only.
- Access to Lucketts Road is via Bruce Highway only.
- Station Road and Mamminos Road are closed where indicated for the duration of the works.
How to get to local businesses:
Snakes Downunder Reptile Park and Zoo – access via Lucketts Road from Bruce Highway
Mammino Gourmet Ice Cream – temporarily relocated to Isis Golf Club
Five Ways Fruit and Veg Childers – temporarily closed until September 2022
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Construction of works
Goodwood Road/Lucketts Road Intersection Upgrade has finished this stageThe construction phase is likely to run until September 2022 (weather permitting)
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Intersection now open
Goodwood Road/Lucketts Road Intersection Upgrade is currently at this stageThe intersection opened Friday 14 October, 2022.
Council would like to thank everyone for their patience.
Please note - changed traffic conditions, as per map below:
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Who's Listening
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SGQ Pty Ltd
ASPhone 0427 220 728 Email ashley.schefe@sgq.net.au -
Phone 1300 883 699 Email projects@bundaberg.qld.gov.au