Paradise and Webberley streets intersection upgrade
Council is upgrading the intersection at Paradise and Webberley streets in West Mackay to improve safety in the area.
The project includes the provision of:
- Additional lanes through the intersection to facilitate two-lane through traffic, north and south.
- Signalisation at the intersection for a right turn from Paradise Street into Webberley Street.
- Signalisation at the intersection for a right turn from Webberley Street into Paradise Street.
- Signalised pedestrian access through the intersection.
- A slip lane with give way into Webberley Street from Paradise Street south.
- A designated bike lane through the intersection.
- Pathway connectivity to existing pathways in Paradise Street, Webberley Street and the bus stop.
As of Monday, March 31, 2025, council have completed the following works:
- All the concrete drainage.
- The underground services for the project.
- Constructed all the footpaths.
- The road surfacing works, and asphalt works.
- Constructed all the traffic islands.
Due to wet weather and contractor availability, there are still works to be completed, including line marking, final landscaping and street lighting.
These works are planned to be completed and Webberley Street re-opened to traffic in early-May. Paradise Street will also return to normal.
Please note, the following traffic conditions will remain in place until the works are completed:
- Left entry and exit to Ulanda Drive, Denton Street and Amiet Street from Paradise Street will continue.
- The intersection at Simpson and Webberley Street will continue to be closed with local traffic access only.
- The road closure on Webberley Street, Simpson to Paget streets and George Milton Street, will continue with local traffic access only.
- The parking bays along Paradise Street between Graffunder and Amiet streets will continue to be closed to allow for safe two-way traffic.
- The temporary bus stops on Paradise Street will continue to operate until the completion of the works.
Please click here to see the traffic management plan.
Should you have any questions about these works, please contact council's Project Manager Ben Crowley on 1300 MACKAY (622 529).
This project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government through Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme and Mackay Regional Council.