We are planning for the future of the Abernethy Road area through the Abernethy Road Traffic Study to improve safety and better connect our community.
The study looks at traffic movement through the area and considers safety and amenity improvements. It was prompted due to growing safety concerns, crash data and traffic monitoring.
We are now seeking public questions and submissions on the study.
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About the study
About the study
We engaged an independent traffic consultant to conduct the Abernethy Road Traffic Study which looks at traffic movements along Abernethy Road from Fulham Street to Leach Highway.
The study area included five key intersections along Abernethy Road:
- Fulham Street
- Gabriel Street
- Keane Street
- Scott Street
- Kew Street
The study was conducted in three stages including data collection and analysis (Stage 1 Report), base model development and calibration (Stage 2 Report), and future demand forecasting and options testing (Stage 3 Report).
Shortlisted scenarios were tested on the following:
Want to dig deeper? For a detailed overview of the criteria analysis visit page 21 of the Stage 3 Report.
Proposed design
Following the multi criteria analysis, the study recommended scenario 6 as the most effective solution. Below is a diagram of the proposed design.
Want to dig deeper? For scenario comparisons and criteria analysis ratings visit page 12 in the Stage 3 report.
Want to dig deeper?
For a detailed breakdown about treatments at this intersection visit page 26 of the Stage 3 Report.
- Remove filtered right turns
- Extend the right turn pocket on Abernethy Road (north and south bound)
- Existing shopping centre crossover to left-in/left-out
- Remove existing short merge lanes
- Additional approach lane on the eastern leg
Want to dig deeper?
For a detailed breakdown about treatments at this intersection visit page 27 of the Stage 3 Report.
- Close the existing right turn pocket on Abernethy Road.
- Extend the median island on Abernethy Road across the intersection.
- Reconfigure the Gabriel St east and west to be left-in/left-out.
Want to dig deeper?
For a detailed breakdown about treatments at this intersection visit page 28 of the Stage 3 Report.
- 4 way roundabout
- two lanes in each direction north-bound and south-bound
- one lane in each direction east-bound and west-bound
Want to dig deeper?
For a detailed breakdown about treatments at this intersection visit page 29 of the Stage 3 Report.
- Construct a traffic splitter island to make Scott Street left turn out only to Abernethy Road.
- Implement partial signals
- Traffic signals and a stop line for northbound and southbound traffic
Want to dig deeper?
For a detailed breakdown about treatments at this intersection visit page 30 of the Stage 3 Report.
- Close the existing right turn pocket on Abernethy Road.
- Extend the median island on Abernethy Road across the intersection.
- Reconfigure the Kew St east leg to be left-in/left-out.
Public comment
Study area: scenario 6 interactive map
We encourage you to read the study reports and have your say on the study. The reports are available in the document library on the side of this webpage.
Ask a question or make a submission
We recognise December is a busy time for our community, and will be extending the community consultation period to allow sufficient time for residents to ask questions and provide their comment.
The public comment period is now open and will close on 2 February.
Temporary and immediate measures
Abernethy Road and Gabriel Street Safety Improvements
Works are planned for the intersection of Abernethy Road and Gabriel Street in December to improve safety at this location.
The Gabriel Street intersection has been selected for immediate intervention due to recent crash data and initial findings from the Abernethy Road Traffic Study.
The study has considered crash data along Abernethy Road, between Fulham Street to Leach Highway and highlighted 48 crashes at the Gabriel Street intersection within the last five years.
Temporary safety measures are being implemented as a first step in the project.
Safety Bollards
Safety bollards have been installed along a section of footpath on the west corner of Gabriel Street and Abernethy Road.
The aim of these bollards is to increase safety for pedestrians and surrounding residences.
Abernethy Road and Gabriel Street Central Median Closure
Initially planned for January 2025, public comment on the study and temporary closure of the Abernethy Road median at Gabriel Street has been advanced been pulled forward to December 2024 due to growing safety concerns. Between 2019 and 2023 there were 48 crashes at this intersection, and nine incidents at this intersection since August 2024.
This decision prioritises safety for road users and pedestrians, addressing immediate risks while also supporting the longer-term improvements recommended in the Abernethy Road Traffic Study reports.
The central median at Gabriel Street will be closed to restrict vehicles crossing Abernethy Road and all right turn movements. It will be temporarily changed to left turn in, left turn out only on both sides.
Road users are encouraged to seek alternative routes, and use signalised intersections to cross Abernethy Road.
There will be some disruption while works are carried out, we apologise for any inconvenience this will cause.
