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Mango Hill Ring Road Connection on track to

improve traffic congestion and safety

The highly anticipated extension of Lamington Road, a and will also extend the existing right-turn-lanes on Anzac
significant section of the Mango Hill Ring Road Connection, Avenue, given the expected traffic volume increases this long-
began on Tuesday, 3 October. awaited second entrance will generate.”

The works will see Stage One of the $6.8 million project include Laurence Christie, President of the Mango Hill Progress
the extension of the road from the existing cul-de-sac section of Association, who has long advocated for the road upgrade,
Lamington Road through to Anzac Avenue. thanked Council for their investment in the area.

City of Moreton Bay Mayor, Peter Flannery said the initial works “This is a milestone for the area and we are pleased to see these
would include the design and construction of 165 metres of new much-needed changes happening to ensure our area continues
two lane median divided road, new pedestrian crossing facilities, to grow sustainably and traffic flow does not become an issue.
pathways, on-road cycle lanes plus improved landscaping.
The Mango Hill Ring Road Connection will link areas both sides of
“This is a very exciting project for the areas of Mango Hill and Anzac Ave and the two Mango Hill Train Stations and navigates
North Lakes. along Memorial Drive, Halpine Drive, Mango Hill Boulevard,
Capestone Boulevard and Lamington Road.
“Once completed it will have a positive impact on the area and
local traffic flow. For more information:
Major road upgrade - Mango Hill - City of Moreton Bay
“The staged approach to this project is necessary due to the
relocation of a large water main, to then be followed by the
critical road connection through to Anzac Avenue.”

The overall project (all three stages), will ease local traffic
congestion by allowing traffic flow between the Mango Hill
Village, on the North Lakes side of Anzac Avenue and the two
Mango Hill train stations, so residents can avoid travelling along
Anzac Avenue.

Cr Jodie Shipway (Div 4) said the works heralded the long-
awaited Mango Hill Ring Road becoming a reality.

“The new Mango Hill Ring Road Connection will assist traffic
flow and improve safety, which is a commitment I have made to
residents following their concerns about this area of road.

“The works will provide a second entrance to Mango Hill ‘village’