Leopard Street temporary traffic changes

These closures are required to safely construct the new stormwater connection for the future Woolloongabba station.

What to expect

• Intermittent lane closures and traffic control in place Leopard Street
• Closure of the pedestrian access path on Leopard Street, with detour in place
• Increase in truck movements, noise, dust, vibration and worksite lighting
• Increase in personnel carrying out the work.

Each day, between 6.30am-6.30pm, the road and footpath will be reinstated, and normal traffic conditions will be in place.

Work details

Work will involve:

• Implementing traffic control arrangements
• Excavation and construction of new stormwater line and connections to existing manholes, using excavators and vacuum excavators
• Backfill and reinstatement of pavement and footpaths within the work area
• Use of machinery including excavators, vacuum excavators, road saws, generators, compressors, haulage vehicles, lighting units and hand tools

 

Above: Night-time vehicle and pedestrian changes from Monday 21 July 2025.
 

Traffic and pedestrian impacts

• Single lane closures on Leopard Street. One lane of Leopard Street will remain open to southbound traffic, under traffic control
• Right-hand turn into Stanley Street will remain open
• Leopard Street footpath will be closed with detours in place.

Work hours

Due to traffic permitting restrictions, the work will be undertaken between 6:30pm and 6:30am, subject to approvals and weather conditions.

In the event of unforeseen conditions or wet weather, work will be undertaken on the next available date.

Project information

Every effort will be made to minimise the impact of this work on businesses, residents and commuters.

If you have any questions, you can speak to a member of the Tunnel and Stations team by call 1800 010 875.

If you want to know more, all of this information is available in PDF form:

• Works Notice – Leopard Street temporary traffic changes