Weston / Woolcock Street Signalised Intersection Project
Location: The signalised intersection upgrade is located on the Weston Street and Woolcock Street intersection, Townsville.
Timings: Due for completion early 2027
Status: Construction commenced May 2026.
Download the latest Intersection Drawing: Click here
Download the Road Closure Notices: Click here
Questions / Queries relative to the Weston Street Intersection Upgrade, please email: WestonWoolcock@rmscivil.net.au
The Intersection will be closed for traffic from June 2026 - January 2027.
The Weston / Woolcock Street Signalised Intersection project involves to upgrade the existing unsignalised at-grade intersection to a signalised intersection, improving access from Woolcock Street (multi-lane divided arterial road) to Weston Street (a single lane undivided sub arterial road).
The signalised intersection will have street lighting and signalised pedestrian crossings on all four approaches.
As part of the growth for the Cosgrove Estate and the requirement to deliver the extension of the existing road network into Cosgrove, Parkside Development is upgrading the intersection inorder to deliver over 1,600 new homes, with the immediate delivery of 151 lots within the latest precinct.
Benefits & Key Features
Introduces traffic signals to control movements at a high-volume, multi-lane arterial intersection
Improves safety by clearly allocating right-of-way and reducing reliance on gap acceptance
Reduces likelihood of high-severity crashes, particularly right-angle and turning collisions
Safer network efficiency
Reduces vehicle conflict points and safely manages peak traffic volumes and turning movements
Improves access from Weston Street and reduces risky driving behaviour, queuing, and driver stress
Provides signalised pedestrian crossings on all four approaches
Improves pedestrian safety, accessibility, and compliance with standards
Reduces unsafe, uncontrolled pedestrian crossing behaviour
Contributes to local growth
Contributes to long-term crash reduction and improved resilience of the road network