We are making the Braddon precinct more accessible, safer and more attractive.
The Braddon streetscape upgrade project includes upgrades to Lonsdale Street, as well as planning and construction of upgrades to the intersection of Mort and Elouera Streets.
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The Braddon streetscape upgrade project will also improve pedestrian safety and access at the intersection of Elouera and Mort Streets, responding to a key piece of feedback heard through consultation in 2021.
The upgrades to the Elouera and Mort Streets intersection aim to make it easier to walk from the light rail station through Braddon, and calm vehicle traffic travelling along Elouera and Mort Streets.
Consultation on the concept design was undertaken in November and December 2023. The report on what we heard is now available on the YourSay conversations website.
Please note: After Easter, from 2 April 2024, the Elouera and Mort Streets intersection will be closed to upgrade the intersection and install raised pedestrian crossings. Traffic, cycle, and pedestrian detours will be in place throughout construction.
There will also be temporary losses of parking on Mort Street to enable safe and efficient space for construction. On completion of the upgrade, one car parking space will be removed permanently to accommodate the new intersection and crossing design.
The intersection is expected to open in the second half of 2024.
Elouera and Mort Streets intersection upgrade design. Please note the image above is an artist’s impression only and locations and layout of construction and design elements may vary due to site conditions and engineering requirements.
The Lonsdale Street upgrade will make the precinct better for pedestrians, provide more informal gathering spaces, and increase outdoor dining opportunities.
It will also improve connections with the City Centre, Haig Park and light rail.
More than 300 community members informed the new Lonsdale Street designs, with a listening report available on the ACT Government's YourSay website.
The project is being delivered in stages to minimise disruption to businesses and the community.
Project milestones
Planting of ground cover and flowers will continue as plants become available.
Local builder Guideline ACT is managing construction for this project. Guideline ACT will provide updates to impacted businesses as staged works progress.
During construction, Guideline ACT will have representative available to meet with impacted businesses, residents and other stakeholders that are immediately affected by the works.
For construction-related matters, contact Guideline ACT representative Tom Davey on 0413 680 737 or tom.davey@guidelineact.com.au.
For general questions about the project, email our team at CityRenewal@act.gov.au.
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