Kenmore Road Corridor Modernisation Complete: Safer Crossings and New Bike Access for Fig Tree Pocket

Upgrades along Kenmore Road are now complete, wrapping up a two-year corridor safety project that has delivered improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists across Kenmore and Fig Tree Pocket.


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The works are part of Brisbane’s Suburban Corridor Modernisation program, which focuses on improving safety and accessibility on suburban roads. The Kenmore Road project spanned both the Pullenvale and Walter Taylor wards and was delivered in two stages.

The first stage, completed in July 2025, focused on the Kenmore section of the corridor. Two pedestrian splitter islands and kerb ramps were installed at the Kenmore Road and Gilruth Road roundabout, and kerb ramps were upgraded on Crestview Street at Kenmore Road. Line marking and two traffic islands were added on the bend between 50 and 54 Kenmore Road, existing lighting was upgraded, and yellow no-stopping lines were painted across the affected area.

Fig Tree Pocket Roundabout Gets Safety Makeover

Kenmore Road
Photo credit: YouTube/Cr Penny Wolff

The second stage brought improvements to the Kenmore Road, Norman Street and Robertson Place roundabout in Fig Tree Pocket. Works there included installing and upgrading pedestrian islands, kerb ramps and kerb build-outs at multiple legs of the roundabout, giving people on foot safer and more clearly defined crossing points.

Cyclists also benefit from dedicated new infrastructure at the roundabout. A bike off-ramp was installed on the western leg of the road for eastbound riders, and a bike on-ramp was added on Norman Street, improving access to and from the corridor at this intersection.

Minor turfing and footpath improvements were carried out to better connect the space around the roundabout, and line marking was upgraded across the area for improved visibility.


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Residents using the roundabout should be aware of yellow no-stopping lines marked in key locations around the crossing points. Parking is not permitted in these zones, with the intent to keep sightlines clear at crossings and ensure lanes remain wide enough for traffic to pass safely.

The Suburban Corridor Modernisation program delivers, in the words of the project page, “small but meaningful improvements to suburban streets” to make travel safer, more accessible and more enjoyable across Brisbane. 

The completed works are now in place for residents, pedestrians, and cyclists using this section of Kenmore Road.

Published 18-May-2026

Kenmore Road Modernisation to Begin in 2025, Enhancing Safety for Motorists and Cyclists

Work on the Kenmore Road modernisation project is set to commence in mid-2025, with improvements aimed at enhancing safety for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians at key intersections. 


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This initiative is part of Brisbane’s Suburban Corridor Modernisation (SCM) program, which focuses on minor works at intersections to improve overall road safety.

Photo credit: Google Street View

Local officials conducted community consultations in 2022 and 2023, incorporating local feedback into the final design alongside technical reviews. As a result, several key upgrades will be implemented on Kenmore Road, including:

  • Two pedestrian refuge splitter islands and kerb ramps at the Kenmore Road and Gilruth Road roundabout
  • Upgraded kerb ramps on Crestview Street at Kenmore Road
  • Line marking and two traffic islands on the bend between 50 and 54 Kenmore Road
  • Upgraded lighting to improve visibility
  • Additional line marking, including yellow “No Stopping” islands to enhance traffic safety
Photo Credit: CrGregAdermann/Facebook

In response to community feedback, Council is also conducting initial investigations into the feasibility of an off-road shared path on Kenmore Road, between the Centenary Motorway overpass and Sunset Road.

Potential improvements identified through this process will guide the city’s future planning and design efforts, ensuring that ongoing investigations and upgrades align with broader citywide goals.


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To ensure safety, on-street parking will not be permitted in areas marked with yellow “No Stopping” lines. This measure aims to maintain clear sightlines, improve visibility at crossings and intersections, and ensure lanes are wide enough for vehicles to pass safely.

For more information about the project, residents can visit Council’s website or contact the project team on 07 3178 5413 during business hours.

Published 27-March-2025