Flooded road signage - Clagiraba Road, Clagiraba

Commencing: August 2019
Completion: November 2019
Cost: $500,000

Project information

Works are underway to improve motorist safety during flood events. These works include the installation of new technology and flooded road signage on Clagiraba Road.

The new technology will detect when the road is flooded and automatically provide an alert to approaching motorists via the electronic signage. The new equipment is solar-powered, ensuring that the system will operate in low light and wet weather conditions.

Construction details

This project includes the installation of:

• electronic signage
• road safety cameras
• solar panels
• flood detectors
• and telemetry facilities.

Public impact

During construction there will be temporary traffic delays, noise and dust at times. We encourage all road users to take extra care when workers are in the area and observe traffic signs and speed restrictions. We will do our best to minimise disruptions, and we thank you in advance for your patience.

Benefits to the community

The benefits to the community include:

• improved safety for motorists in the event of flooding
• motorists are informed the roadway is unusable prior to their arrival at the causeway.

More information

For more information contact the Project Manager on 07 5582 9433.

Thank you for your patience.

Area of impact

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