Coomera Connector
The Coomera Connector (sometimes referred to as the Second M1), is a future state-controlled north-south transport corridor between Loganholme and Nerang, east of the Pacific Motorway (M1) and the heavy train line.
Coomera Connector Stage 1 North
Coomera Connector (Stage 1) is around 16km and will be delivered in 3 construction packages. Stage 1 North, which is currently under construction, is the 4km section from Shipper Drive to Helensvale Road.
The Coomera Connector (sometimes referred to as the Second M1), is a future state-controlled north-south transport corridor between Loganholme and Nerang, east of the Pacific Motorway (M1) and the heavy train line.
Benefits
- Improves safety
- Increases capacity
- Improves network efficiency
- Increases traffic flow
- Reduces interchange queuing
- Reduces travel time
- Contributes to economy
Key features
This 4km section of the project will include:
- 4 lanes with provision for future widening into the centre median to 6 lanes. Bridges will be future-proofed to 6 lanes to help minimise future construction impacts to adjacent residents and the travelling public
- grade-separated interchanges at Shipper Drive and Helensvale Road
- an almost 1km-long bridge over the Coomera River and Saltwater Creek
- open graded asphalt road surface for increased safety and reduced noise
- 4.19km of shared bike and pedestrian path with local path network connections at Shipper Drive, McPhail Road, future Hope Island Station/Hope Island Road, Condamine Crescent, Monterey Keys Drive, Rosswood Court Reserve and Helensvale Road.
Stage 1 North also includes upgrades to a section of Foxwell Road and a section of Shipper Drive (now known as the Coomera Link Road).
Funding
The Australian and Queensland governments have committed a total of $3.026 billion (on a 50:50 basis) to plan and construct Coomera Connector (Stage 1) (Second M1) between Coomera and Nerang. Investment ID 1776678
- Total investment
- $3.026 billion
- Australian Government
- $1.513 billion
- Queensland Government
- $1.513 billion
Current status
Construction is underway.
Key milestones
- November 2021: Early works agreement awarded to complete detailed design of this section
- 2022: Early works site investigations and detailed design progressed
- March 2023: Road construction started. Detailed design released to the public
- From 2025: Stage 1 expected to progressively open to traffic.
Project map
Download the detailed Coomera Connector Stage 1 North map (JPG, 2.62MB) for more information about the location of this motorway and the locations of maintenance access tracks, active transport shared paths, and other project details.
