Coomera Connector (Stage 1)
The Stage 1 section of the Coomera Connector between Coomera and Nerang has been identified as the priority section to be built first.
ConstructionCoomera 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.
The new road will be an alternative to the M1, providing more transport capacity to support the rapidly growing residential and business communities in the northern Gold Coast and neighbouring Logan areas.
The complete gazetted corridor extends for 45km between the Logan Motorway and Pacific Motorway interchange in Loganholme and Nerang–Broadbeach Road in Nerang.
The Coomera Connector will be delivered in sections:
- Southern section - Stage 1 between Coomera and Nerang will be delivered in 3 packages:
- Stage 1 North: Shipper Drive, Coomera to Helensvale Road, Helensvale
- Stage 1 Central: Helensvale Road, Helensvale to Smith Street Motorway, Molendinar
- Stage 1 South: Smith Street Motorway, Molendinar to Nerang-Broadbeach Road, Nerang.
- Northern section - future stages between Loganholme and Coomera.
Coomera Connector
Benefits
- Improves safety
- Increases capacity
- Improves network efficiency
- Increases traffic flow
- Reduces peak hour congestion
- Reduces interchange queuing
- Reduces travel time
- Contributes to economy
- Better active transport
Key features
- Relieve pressure on the M1 by providing an alternative route for local traffic and additional crossings of the Logan, Albert, Coomera and Nerang rivers.
- Provide improved connections and accessibility to more transport options on the northern Gold Coast.
- Improve travel time between Brisbane and the Gold Coast by reducing the number of local trips on the M1.
- Improve safety on the M1 by reducing congestion and potential queuing at interchanges.
- Provide more reliable travel times between Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Background
The Coomera Connector (formerly known as the Intra Regional Transport Corridor) will be a key link in an expanded road transport network between Loganholme and the Gold Coast, where residential and business communities are growing rapidly.
Since the 1990s, the corridor has been identified in various public planning documents, such as published street directories, regional transport plans, planning studies and City of Gold Coast planning schemes.
A joint 2015 study between TMR and City of Gold Coast confirmed the corridor as a future strategic transport link that will relieve traffic congestion on the M1 and surrounding local roads.
The Coomera Connector was formally declared a future state-controlled road, confirmed in the Queensland Government Gazette in 3 sections, the:
- Nerang to Coomera section on 18 March 2016
- Coomera to Stapylton section on 12 May 2017
- Stapylton to Loganholme section on 15 March 2019.
Formal confirmation of the corridor in the Queensland Government Gazette allows the corridor to be protected from new development and provides certainty for property owners, business and residential communities on the northern Gold Coast.
Our team continues to liaise with property owners when dealing with land sales and development applications. Early acquisition of properties by TMR may occur in some circumstances.
Community consultation
Initial community consultation on the Coomera Connector was undertaken in late 2019.
The consultation program included a series of 10 community drop-in sessions along the 45km project corridor, plus online engagement activities.
There was significant interest from the community with 3200 visits to the website, more than 2000 people visiting the community drop-in sessions to talk with the project team, and 700 pieces of feedback received.
A telephone survey of 1000 residents and businesses revealed 4 out of 5 people in the project corridor area support the introduction of the Coomera Connector.
Further consultation was carried out in late 2020 and early 2021.
Read more about community consultation for Coomera Connector (Stage 1) and Coomera Connector (Future stages) projects.
60 Projects in Coomera Connector
Banyo level crossing precinct upgrade
We have investigated safety and congestion improvements for the Banyo level crossing precinct.
Bayside and Redlands Transport and Mobility Study
The Bayside and Redlands Transport and Mobility Study will investigate opportunities to enhance movement to, from and within the study area.
Beams Road (Carseldine and Fitzgibbon), upgrade rail level crossing
The Beams Road rail level crossing project will reduce congestion and address safety concerns. The current rail level crossing on Beams Road will be replaced with an overpass to separate road and rail.
Bicentennial Bikeway, Kurilpa Bridge to Victoria Bridge, design active transport upgrades
The department is designing an upgraded link for bicycle riders and pedestrians between Kurilpa Bridge and Victoria Bridge on the Bicentennial Bikeway.
Boundary Road (Coopers Plains), rail level crossing, funding commitment
A preferred option has been identified to reduce congestion and address safety concerns at Boundary Road, Coopers Plains rail level crossing.
Brisbane Metro – Woolloongabba Station
Planning is underway to deliver more benefits to our customers by integrating Brisbane Metro into the Woolloongabba precinct and connecting Brisbane's busway network with Cross River Rail.
Bruce Highway (Brisbane - Gympie), Gateway Motorway to Dohles Rocks Road upgrade (Stage 1)
The Bruce Highway - Gateway Motorway to Dohles Rocks Road (Stage 1) project is part of integrated planning for the Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway Upgrades in north Brisbane and the Moreton Bay Region.
Bruce Highway (Brisbane - Gympie), Gateway Motorway to Dohles Rocks Road upgrade (Stage 2), detailed design
The Bruce Highway - Gateway Motorway to Dohles Rocks Road (Stage 2) project is part of integrated planning for the Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway Upgrades in north Brisbane and the Moreton Bay Region.
Bruce Highway (Pine River - Cairns), Road Operations Improvements
This project will provide Intelligent Transport System infrastructure at various locations along the Bruce Highway between Pine River and Cairns.
Bulimba Peninsula Transport and Congestion Study
The Bulimba Peninsula Transport and Congestion Study identified community priorities to improve transport options and outcomes for the Bulimba Peninsula.
Cannon Hill Shopping Centre bus facility, design bus station
The Cannon Hill Shopping Centre bus facility is proposed to be upgraded.
Centenary Bridge Upgrade
The Centenary Bridge Upgrade in Jindalee will increase capacity and improve safety on the Centenary Bridge by building a new 3-lane northbound bridge and rehabilitating the existing bridges to 3 lanes southbound including upgrades to active transport facilities.
Centenary Motorway (Yamanto – Ellen Grove) and Springfield Greenbank Arterial exit ramp, upgrade intersection
The department is working with Ipswich City Council to upgrade the Centenary Motorway exit ramp (Exit 32), and the Main Street and Springfield Greenbank Arterial Road intersection, to manage congestion and improve safety at the exit ramp.
Centenary Motorway planning, Australian Government funding commitment
The department is developing a masterplan for the Centenary Motorway corridor between Darra and Toowong to improve safety, travel-time and meet the increasing transport demands of the community.
Cleveland - Redland Bay Road, Anita Street to Giles Road, duplicate lanes
The department is upgrading Cleveland-Redland Bay Road, between Anita Street and Giles Road in Redland Bay.
Cleveland-Redland Bay Road upgrade
The department is undertaking a $110 million package of works to upgrade Cleveland-Redland Bay Road.
Coomera Connector (Future stages) Loganholme to Coomera, planning
Planning is underway for the future stages of the Coomera Connector – the remaining 29km between Loganholme and Coomera.
Coomera Connector (Stage 1)
The Stage 1 section of the Coomera Connector between Coomera and Nerang has been identified as the priority section to be built first.
Coomera Connector Stage 1 Central
Coomera Connector (Stage 1) is around 16km long and will be delivered in 3 construction packages. Stage 1 Central, which is currently in the design phase, is the 8km section from Helensvale Road to Smith Street Motorway.
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.
Coomera Connector Stage 1 South
Design phase is underway for the Coomera Connector Stage 1 South package from Smith Street Motorway to Nerang-Broadbeach Road.
Cunningham Arterial Road (Ipswich Motorway) Rocklea to Darra, remaining sections, planning
The department is undertaking planning for the remaining sections of the Ipswich Motorway between Rocklea and Darra.
Cunningham Highway (Ipswich–Warwick) and Ipswich-Rosewood Road intersection, business case
Planning has started for an interim upgrade of the Cunningham Highway and Ipswich–Rosewood Road intersection in Amberley.
Cunningham Highway Upgrade
Planning is underway to upgrade the Cunningham Highway.
Eastern Transitway (Stage 1), bus priority works
The Eastern Transitway will provide bus customers in Brisbane's east with a safer and more efficient public transport network. The project will deliver targeted bus priority measures to improve safety, reliability, and capacity along Old Cleveland Road from Coorparoo to Carindale.
Flood resilience works
The department is improving the flood immunity and resilience of the state-controlled road network at 27 priority sites.
Gateway Motorway, Bracken Ridge to Pine River upgrade
The Gateway Motorway (Bracken Ridge to Pine River) project is part of integrated planning for the Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway Upgrades in north Brisbane and the Moreton Bay Region.
Gaythorne train station park 'n' ride, design and land acquisition
Detailed design has started for future expansion of parking facilities at Gaythorne station.
Gympie Arterial Road (Bald Hills), replace and improve noise barriers
The department is replacing a section of noise barriers on the western side of Gympie Arterial Road, north of Strathpine Road in Bald Hills.
Ipswich City Transport and Mobility Study
Ipswich is a rapidly growing and dynamic local government area. New neighbourhoods are emerging and existing communities continue to expand and mature. People's travel behaviours and expectations around a wider range of travel choices and modes are changing.
Ipswich to Springfield Public Transport Corridor Study
We have started the next stage of planning for a future Ipswich to Springfield public transport corridor.
Ipswich-Cunningham Highway Connection Road (Brisbane Road), Chermside Road and Glebe Road (East Ipswich Fiveways), improve intersection
The department undertook community consultation in early 2021 on a proposed improvement for the Ipswich-Cunningham Highway Connection Road (Brisbane Road), Chermside Road and Glebe Road (East Ipswich Fiveways) intersection in East Ipswich. The proposed upgrade included changing Glebe Road into a cul-de-sac to improve safety and traffic flow.
Kenmore Bypass Planning Study
A study has been undertaken to investigate a bypass at Fig Tree Pocket using the existing preserved corridor.
Kuraby train station upgrade
Kuraby station is being upgraded to improve accessibility, safety and customer experience for the community.
Lindum Station Precinct Upgrades
We are working with all levels of government to improve safety and accessibility at the Lindum Station and level crossing.
Linkfield Road Overpass upgrade
The department has been investigating options to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety and freight access for the Linkfield Road Overpass in Bald Hills.
Manly Boat Harbour
The Manly Boat Harbour is an integral part of the bayside’s social, cultural and economic landscape. We are currently undertaking a master planning process to help guide future activities at the boat harbour.
Moggill Sub - Arterial Road, Centenary Motorway to Rafting Ground Reserve, active transport planning
Planning is underway to improve active transport infrastructure and safety along Moggill Road.
Moggill Sub-Arterial Road and Brookfield Road (Kenmore) intersection upgrade (Kenmore roundabout)
In 2021, an upgrade was proposed for the Kenmore roundabout at the intersection of Moggill Road and Brookfield Road in Kenmore. The upgrade proposed removing the roundabout and signalising the intersection, and also included provision for active transport users.
Mount Cotton Road, Duncan Road to Double Jump Road, planning study
The department is undertaking a planning study for Mount Cotton Road, Redland Bay Road and Redland Sub-Arterial Road.
Mount Lindesay Arterial Road Beaudesert Road Kameruka Street upgrade intersection
The department is undertaking planning to progressively upgrade the Beaudesert Road corridor, from the Logan Motorway towards Compton Road.
Northern Transitway
The department is delivering targeted bus priority from Kedron to Chermside, improving the safety and capacity of this important link in Brisbane's northern public transport network.
Northgate station park 'n' ride business case
The department has completed planning which investigated expansion of parking facilities at Northgate station in response to high demand for parking in the local area.
Redland Bay Road, Taylor Road to Cleveland Redland Bay Road, planning study
The department is undertaking planning for Mount Cotton Road, Redland Bay Road and the Redland Sub-Arterial Road.
Redland Sub-Arterial Road, Mount Gravatt Capalaba Road to Tingalpa Creek, widening, business case
The department is undertaking planning for Mount Cotton Road, Redland Bay Road and the Redland Sub-Arterial Road.
Road Asset Management Contract and Responsive Maintenance Contract—Metropolitan
In April 2019, Fulton Hogan and RoadTek were awarded 5-year contracts to undertake responsive maintenance and road asset management services across the Metropolitan Region.
Salisbury to Beaudesert Rail Business Case
We are planning for a proposed passenger rail line between Salisbury and Beaudesert.
Salisbury train station, construct park 'n' ride
Stage 1 of the Salisbury train station park ‘n’ ride is now complete.
Samford Sub-Arterial Road (Samford Road) and Glen Holm Street, upgrade intersection and Samford Sub-Arterial Road (Samford Road) and Osborne Road intersection planning (known as the Samford Road intersection improvements)
Initial community consultation was undertaken on proposed safety and traffic improvement works at key intersections along Samford Road, at Glen Holm Street and Osborne Road.
South Brisbane Transport and Mobility Study
We conducted a multi-modal study of the ongoing and increasing transport pressures relating to road, active transport and public transport modes in Brisbane’s inner south.
South East Queensland Rail Stabling Program
We are working in partnership with Queensland Rail to develop a number of new purpose-built, modern train stabling facilities across the rail network critical to accommodate new trains delivered by the New Generation Rollingstock (NGR) project.
Southern Queensland 2022 flood reconstruction works
Repairs are underway across southern Queensland after extensive and severe damage to the state-controlled road network was caused by multiple heavy rainfall and flooding events in 2022.
Stafford Road and South Pine Road Intersection Upgrade planning study
The Stafford Road and South Pine Road Intersection Upgrade planning study delivered a 2-staged concept plan to improve traffic flow and increase capacity. The plan includes safety improvements at Sizer and McIlwraith streets, as well as pedestrian and bike riding upgrades in the area.
Toowoomba to Brisbane Passenger Rail Strategic Business Case
The Australian and Queensland governments are working together to deliver the Toowoomba to Brisbane Passenger Rail Strategic Business Case.
Veloway 1 (V1) Cycleway, O'Keefe Street, construct cycle bridge and approaches
The O’Keefe Street velobridge at Woolloongabba is now open.
Veloway 1: Lower River Terrace Velobridge
The Veloway 1 (V1) is a dedicated bikeway designed to connect people riding bikes between Lower River Terrace, South Brisbane and Eight Mile Plains, adjacent to the Pacific Motorway.
Veloway 1: Pacific Motorway
The Veloway 1 is a dedicated cycleway running between Lower River Terrace, South Brisbane and Underwood. The 20km cycleway provides a safe and efficient route for bike riders.
Warrego Highway (Ipswich - Toowoomba) and Mount Crosby Road interchange, detailed design
The department has completed planning to identify a preferred option for the upgrade of Warrego Highway – Mount Crosby Road interchange.
Warrego Highway (Ipswich - Toowoomba), Bremer River Bridge, strengthening
The Bremer River Bridge project includes critical rehabilitation and strengthening repair works, including bridge re-decking, to extend the life of the existing westbound bridge structure.
Western Brisbane Transport Network Strategy
The Western Brisbane Transport Network Strategy provided a transport vision for developing a fully integrated transport network for western and north-western Brisbane that caters for walking, cycling, rail, bus, roads and freight.