What’s happening?
A new roundabout is coming to Allora, with construction set to begin in August 2025 at the intersection of Warwick Street and Forde Street.
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will install the roundabout to improve safety for all road users, particularly to reduce speeding and enhance pedestrian connectivity.
Why it matters
This intersection has seen several crashes in recent years.
The change aims to introduce consistent give-way rules for all directions, slowing vehicles and improving safety outcomes. Pedestrians will benefit from newly installed zebra crossings and footpath upgrades at every leg of the intersection.
Local Impact
Residents of Allora raised concerns during a community consultation in 2022, and their feedback helped shape the final design. The project will transform one of the town’s key intersections and address local safety priorities directly.
By the numbers:
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4 zebra crossings will be installed at all roundabout legs.
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1 compact central island designed to accommodate approved heavy vehicles.
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Construction will run from August to December 2025, subject to weather and site conditions.
Zoom In
The roundabout’s central island will be compact and designed to accommodate heavy vehicles on this approved route.
All approaches will now require drivers to give way, a key shift from the former setup where Forde Street traffic had priority. This aims to lower crash risk and create safer passage for both town-based and through traffic.
Zoom Out
This upgrade is part of TMR’s broader commitment to safer regional road networks.
Across Queensland, roundabouts are increasingly being used in place of traditional intersections to reduce crash severity and improve traffic flow.
What to look for next?
Keep an eye out for construction starting in August 2025. Drivers and pedestrians should expect minor disruptions during works, but can look forward to a safer, more connected intersection by year’s end.
“There have been several crashes at the Forde Street and Warwick Street intersection in recent years,” said Paul Stenhouse, Acting Regional Director for Southern Queensland. “We reviewed community feedback from 2022 and incorporated it into the design.”