• Southern Queensland Region
Location
Spencer Street and William Street intersection, Gatton
Timing
Construction was completed in August 2026
Status
Completed

Gatton-Helidon Road (Spencer Street) and William Street intersection, improve safety

The Queensland Government has completed safety upgrades at the Spencer Street and William Street intersection, Gatton reducing the risk of crashes, improving traffic flow, and creating a safer environment for motorists, bike riders and pedestrians.

The completed works included upgrading traffic signals, installing a dedicated right-turn lane, extending selected right-turn lanes, and improved safety and rideability of the intersection.

Benefits

  • Improves safety
  • Increases capacity
  • Improves network efficiency
  • Increases traffic flow
  • Accessibility
  • Contributes to economy

Key features

  • Reduces high-risk traffic movements to increase safety.
  • Installation of a protected right-turn lane.
  • Improves safety and accessibility for pedestrians, people using mobility devices and bike riders.

Funding

The Queensland Government provided $2.66 million to deliver the Gatton-Helidon Road safety upgrade through the Targeted Road Safety Program.

Investment ID: 2614872

Total investment
$2.66 million
Queensland Government
$2.66 million

Current status

Construction was completed in August 2026.

Gatton-Helidon Road (Spencer Street) and William Street project location map

Map highlighting the project location for safety improvements at the intersection of Gatton-Helidon Road (locally known as Spencer Street) and William Street in Gatton.
Map of the project area where safety improvements were completed.

Last updated: 7 October 2026