Those attending Griffith University’s Gold Coast campus or visiting the Parklands precinct should be aware of changed traffic conditions during construction of Queensland’s first light rail.

Traffic changes:

• Pedestrian access to Griffith University is via Engineering Drive and University Drive.
• There is no pedestrian access on Parklands Drive between Engineering Drive and University Drive.
• The bus stops on Parklands Drive are now located to the south near Engineering Drive and Parklands Gold Coast. Those coming by bus should access the campus from Engineering Drive.
• The roundabout at Engineering Drive has been replaced with traffic lights. A signalised pedestrian crossing is operating on the southern side of the intersection.
• The current speed limit on Parklands Drive is 40km/h.

Please see the attached notice for further information.

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• Health and Knowledge - Parklands Drive traffic conditions and access to Griffith University - Updated 20 February 2013 [Notifications - 231 KB]

From 6:30pm Thursday 10 January to 5:00am Monday 14 January 2013, the intersection of Parklands Drive and Engineering Drive, Southport, will be partially closed.

Construction crews will work around the clock to prepare the intersection for track laying during the quieter weekend traffic period.

Traffic changes

• Partial closure of the Parklands Drive and Engineering Drive intersection.
• There will be no access to Engineering Drive from Parklands Drive (see map 1).
• Through traffic will be maintained along Parklands Drive.
• Parklands Gold Coast access will be maintained.
• Vehicle access to Griffith University from Parklands Drive will be via University Drive and Alumni Place.
• Pedestrian access routes will be maintained around the construction area.

What to expect

• Construction crews will work from 6:30pm Thursday 10 January to 5:00am Monday 14 January to ensure the intersection is re-opened to motorists by 6:00am.
• Construction will include excavation and installation of underground services.
• Heavy machinery, such as excavation and crane movements to facilitate construction activities.
• Construction noise, dust and vibration at times. Every effort will be made to minimise these
• During night works vehicles will use “quacker” (quieter) style reversing alarms to reduce noise.
• Light towers will be placed to limit glare.

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• Health and Knowledge Precinct - Parklands Drive and Engineering Drive intersection works - Updated 3 January 2013 [Notifications - 354 KB]

From Monday 10 December 2012, the temporary bus stop on Parklands Drive will be permanently closed.

For routes 3, 707, 709, 738 the nearest alternative bus stop is located on Parklands Drive, 150 metres to the south-east.

Please see the attached construction notice for new bus stop locations and information.

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• Health and knowledge - bus service changes Parklands Drive - updated 28 November 2012 [Notifications - 486 KB]

From Sunday 9 December 2012 delivery and erection of bridge spans (girders) will commence for the Smith Street Bridge at Parklands Drive and across the Smith Street Motorway.

Sections of Parklands Drive and the Smith Street Motorway will be closed to traffic from 7:00pm to 5:00am during installation of four bridge spans.

Traffic changes

Changed conditions will occur in two phases

Phase 1 – Up to four nights for erection of two bridge spans at Parklands Drive. Phase 2 – Up to four nights for erection of two bridge spans across the Smith Street Motorway.

For more information please see attached construction notice .

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• Health and Knowledge Precinct - Smith Street Bridge Girders - Updated 4 December 2012 [Notifications - 403 KB]

From Friday 28 September 2012, GoldLinQ will begin the next phase of works in Parklands Drive.

These works will involve:

• Upgrading Engineering Drive to a signalised intersection
• Re-aligning and re-profiling Parklands Drive, from Engineering Drive to Alumni Place
• Earthworks
• Construction of the new bus shelter foundations
• Construction of the light rail bridge retaining wall.

Construction is expected to take six to eight weeks, weather permitting. To facilitate these works GoldLinQ will implement changed traffic conditions along Parklands Drive.

Traffic changes:

• Travelling from Smith Street southbound traffic will move to the eastern side of Parklands Drive from Engineering Drive to Alumni Place.
• No right-turn into Parklands Gold Coast. Left turn only. Motorists approaching from Smith Street are to drive around the Alumni Place roundabout and into Parklands Gold Coast Entry 1.
• Upon completion of these works Engineering Drive will become a four way signalised intersection with pedestrian access.
• Pedestrian access on the eastern side of Parklands Drive will be diverted to a new footpath on the western side.
• The pedestrian crossing will remain unaffected.
• Traffic flows on Alumni Place roundabout will remain unaffected.
• The bus stop and set down area on the southern side of Parklands Drive will remain unaffected.

What to expect:

• The majority of construction work will be carried out between 6:30am and 6:30pm, Monday to Saturday.
• Installation of safety barriers and fencing to contain the construction area.
• Heavy machinery, such as excavation and crane movements to facilitate construction activities.
• Construction of new footpaths, kerbs and roadway.
• Construction will involve relocating services, above and below ground, such as gas, sewer and electricity, and upgrading storm water drainage.
• Construction noise, dust and vibration at times. Every effort will be made to minimise these impacts.
• Timing of this work is subject to weather conditions and construction constraints.

Night works:

• Night works may be required as part of these works to minimise the impact on businesses, pedestrians and traffic. Affected businesses and residents will be notified in advance of night works.
• During night works vehicles will use “quacker” (quieter) style reversing alarms to reduce noise.
• Light towers will be placed to limit glare to nearby residences.
• Night work will be carried out between 6.30pm and 6.30am, Sunday to Thursday.

GoldLinQ would like to thank you for your patience during these works.

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• Parklands Drive Precinct Update [Notifications - 272 KB]

From Monday 24 September 2012, GoldLinQ will begin the next phase of works in Parklands Drive. Construction is expected to take six to eight weeks weather permitting. To facilitate these works GoldLinQ will implement changed traffic conditions along Parklands Drive.

These works will involve:

• Re-aligning and re-profiling Parklands Drive.
• New bus shelter and footpath construction.
• Underground service relocations and drainage works.

Traffic changes:

• Traffic lanes will move to the eastern side of Parklands Drive, between Engineering Drive and the Smith Street Motorway.
• Traffic flows on Parklands Drive between Alumni Place and Engineering Drive will remain unchanged.
• The existing bus stop and set down area at the southern end of Parklands Drive will remain unaffected.
• Pedestrian access routes will be maintained around the construction area.

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• Precinct Update - Parklands traffic - update 17 September 2012 [Notifications - 136 KB]