Wellington Street, Cleveland – Road Safety Improvements
Project overview
Redland City Council is delivering road safety improvements along Wellington Street, Cleveland, between Russell Street and South Street. The project follows independent assessments that identified opportunities to improve safety for motorists, pedestrians, cyclists and other road users travelling through this important corridor, which provides access to Redland Hospital, the medical precinct and surrounding residential areas.
What works are being delivered?
The changes coming to Wellington Street include:
- Full-width road resurfacing between South Street and Russell Street.
- Reducing the existing 80 km/h speed limit to 60 km/h to allow for a safer and smoother transition through the area.
- Installing ‘No Stopping’ zones along Wellington Street, from South Street to Coburg Street West.
Benefits to the community
These improvements will:
- Improve safety for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.
- Provide a safer road environment for hospital staff, patients and visitors.
- Improve road surface quality and visibility.
- Reduce roadside hazards and improve driver sightlines.
What to expect
Traffic management will be in place to assist pedestrians and road users around active work sites. Please follow traffic controllers’ instructions, signs and slow down when approaching the works area.
Expected timeline
Road resurfacing is scheduled to commence on Tuesday 27 October 2026 and is expected to take approximately six weeks to complete, weather permitting.
To minimise impacts on traffic, most resurfacing works will be undertaken at night between 7pm and 6am, Sunday to Thursday.
Following completion of the resurfacing works, line marking associated with the ‘No Stopping’ zones will be installed.
The new speed limit and ‘No Stopping’ restrictions will apply as soon as signs have been installed, which will commence in November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why is Council introducing ‘No Stopping’ zones?
Independent road safety specialists identified informal roadside parking as a significant safety risk. The new ‘No Stopping’ zones will improve visibility, reduce traffic conflicts and create a safer environment for motorists and pedestrians.
Why is the speed limit being reduced?
An independent Speed Limit Review found motorists are already travelling at an average speed of about 60 km/h along this section of road. The new speed limit will better reflect the road environment and improves consistency with surrounding roads.
Is Council removing parking near Redland Hospital?
The project will remove informal roadside parking along Wellington Street, between South Street and Coburg Street West. Motorists who currently use these areas will need to use alternative legal parking locations or park in the multi-storey car park facilities within the hospital precinct, which is clearly signed from the Wellington Street intersection with Weippen Street.
Has Council consulted with Redland Hospital?
Yes. Council has been working closely with Redland Hospital and the wider health precinct regarding the planned changes and associated communications since early 2026.
When will the changes take effect?
Road resurfacing is scheduled to commence on 27 October 2026 (weather permitting).
Following resurfacing, linemarking, signage installation and speed limit changes will be implemented, with all works expected to be completed by early December 2026, weather permitting.
Is Council removing parking to force people to use the hospital car park?
No. The parking changes are being introduced to improve road safety following recommendations from an independent Road Safety Audit and Speed Limit Review. These changes aim to improve visibility, reduce conflicts between parked and moving vehicles, improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists, and create a safer and more predictable road environment along Wellington Street.
Council is not introducing these changes to increase parking revenue or direct people to a particular parking facility.
Does Council receive revenue from the Redland Hospital multi-storey car park?
No. Council does not own, operate or receive revenue from the Redland Hospital multi-storey car park.
Where can I find more information about parking at Redland Hospital?
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