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.
ConstructionPacific Motorway M1 upgrade program
The Pacific Motorway M1 is one of Australia’s busiest highways and is a national freight route.
We want you to get where you're going more reliably, so you can spend more time doing the things you love.
The upgrade and widening of the Pacific Motorway M1 is being delivered in strategic priority stages as funding becomes available, based on traffic volumes and best value for money.
| Project | Status |
| Coomera interchange | Completed |
| Coomera Connector Stage 1 | Construction |
| Coomera Connector Future Stages | Planning |
| Daisy Hill to Logan Motorway | Planning |
| Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill | Construction |
| Logan Motorway to Palm Beach |
Completed |
| Loganholme to Pimpama |
Planning |
| M1/M3 Gateway Merge | Completed |
| Mudgeeraba to Robina |
Completed |
| Mudgeeraba to Varsity Lakes | Completed |
| Ormeau interchange (Exit 45) southbound off-ramp | Completed |
| Ormeau interchange (North) | Planning |
| Pimpama interchange (Exit 49) | Construction |
| Varsity Lakes to Tugun (Exit 85 to 95) |
Construction |
| Worongary to Mudgeeraba |
Completed |
| Yatala South Interchange (Exit 41) | Completed |
| Main Street overpass safety improvements |
Planning |
| Logan Motorway to Nerang |
Planning |
Benefits
- Improves safety
- Increases capacity
- Increases traffic flow
- Reduces travel time
- Reduces peak hour congestion
- Reduces interchange queuing
39 Projects in Pacific Motorway M1 upgrade program
Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade (Stage 1)
The Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade will provide additional track capacity and reliability, creating travel time savings and increased passenger and freight services to the growing Sunshine Coast region.
Booral Road and Boundary Road (Urangan), intersection upgrade
Detailed design is underway for a proposed upgrade of the Booral Road and Boundary Road intersection at Urangan.
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.
Bruce Highway (Gympie – Maryborough), Tiaro Bypass, construct four lane bypass
Planning is complete and the detailed design stage has commenced for a new four-lane section of the Bruce Highway to the east of Tiaro. The project will increase the flood immunity, safety and efficiency of the Bruce Highway and future-proof the road to cater for growing traffic volumes. It will also remove a significant number of heavy vehicles from the Tiaro township, improving safety and liveability for residents.
Caboolture-Bribie Island Road, Hickey Road to King Johns Creek
The future duplication of Caboolture-Bribie Island Road between King Johns Creek and Hickey Road will ease congestion and improve safety.
Caboolture-Bribie Island Road, Old Toorbul Point Road to Saint Road
The department is undertaking detailed design for the duplication of Caboolture-Bribie Island Road between Old Toorbul Point Road and Saint Road, including signalisation of the Volz Road intersection.
Cairns Western Arterial Road, Redlynch Connector Road to Captain Cook Highway, duplication
The department is undertaking a $300 million project to duplicate the Cairns Western Arterial Road between Redlynch Connector Road and Captain Cook Highway.
Cannon Hill Shopping Centre bus facility, design bus station
The Cannon Hill Shopping Centre bus facility is proposed to be upgraded.
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.
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.
Coominya Connection Road, Buaraba Creek, replace timber bridge
The Buaraba Creek timber bridge replacement project will improve safety and network reliability by replacing the existing narrow, timber bridge (Neithe Bridge) with a new wider, two-lane, concrete structure in the same location.
Cunningham Highway (Ipswich – Warwick), Tregony to Maryvale, improve safety and Cunningham Highway (Ipswich – Warwick), various locations, improve safety
The project involves investigating safety improvements to provide a better driving experience for all road users and reduce the risk of fatal and serious injury crashes.
Cunningham Highway (Warwick – Inglewood), improve safety
This project involves investigating safety improvements to provide a better driving experience for all road users and reduce the risk of fatal and serious injury crashes.
David Low Way cycle facility
On-road bicycle lanes are being constructed to improve safety at Marcoola and Mudjimba.
Gaythorne train station park 'n' ride, design and land acquisition
Detailed design has started for future expansion of parking facilities at Gaythorne station.
Glass House Mountains Road (Steve Irwin Way) and Caloundra Street intersection upgrade
The department will deliver a new signalised intersection on Glass House Mountains Road, known locally as Steve Irwin Way, at Caloundra Street, Landsborough.
Gympie – Brooloo Road, design active transport crossings
Detailed design is underway for active transport bridges and pathways to connect Southside to Gympie's CBD and surrounds.
Maryborough - Hervey Bay Road and Pialba - Burrum Heads Road, upgrade intersection
The upgrade of the Maryborough - Hervey Bay Road and Pialba - Burrum Heads Road intersection in Eli Waters will improve traffic movement and the safety of motorists, pedestrians and bicycle riders.
Mooloolaba to Maroochydore cycleway, design cycleway
The department is partnering with Sunshine Coast Council to deliver the Mooloolaba to Maroochydore cycleway which will provide a bicycle path connecting Mooloolaba to Maroochydore.
Nicklin Way, Third Avenue extension, new intersection
An ultimate project footprint has been identified for the Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade, including the Nicklin Way, Third Avenue extension.
Pacific Motorway (M1) – Daisy Hill to Logan Motorway upgrade
Planning is underway for the Pacific Motorway (M1) – Daisy Hill to Logan Motorway upgrade. This section of the M1 cannot accommodate current traffic volumes and, as a result, experiences frequent and prolonged periods of congestion and poor travel time reliability.
Pacific Motorway M1 Interchange upgrades
Planning and construction is underway for short and long-term upgrades of various interchanges on the Pacific Motorway (M1)
Pacific Motorway M1 Mudgeeraba to Varsity Lakes upgrade
We have delivered an upgrade of the M1 between Mudgeeraba and Varsity Lakes to reduce travel time and congestion, improve safety, and increase traffic flow. Interchange enhancements have improved access on and off the motorway.
Pacific Motorway M1 Varsity Lakes to Tugun upgrade
The $1.5 billion Pacific Motorway Varsity Lakes to Tugun (VL2T) project is being delivered to upgrade 10km of the M1 and is being constructing in packages to ensure faster delivery and best value for money.
Pacific Motorway Upgrade M1 M3 Gateway merge
Construction to upgrade the M1/M3 Gateway merge to improve safety and reduce peak hour congestion was completed in May 2020.
Pacific Motorway, Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill Upgrade
Work is being undertaken on the Pacific Motorway, Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill Upgrade, to improve 8kms of the Pacific Motorway (M1) between the Gateway Motorway and Watland Street.
Pacific Motorway, Exit 41, upgrade interchange
The Yatala South (Exit 41) interchange upgrade on the Pacific Motorway (M1) has resulted in significant enhancements to safety and traffic flow in the area.
Pacific Motorway, Exit 49, upgrade interchange
The Exit 49 interchange upgrade will deliver significant improvements in safety and traffic flow efficiency by keeping traffic moving through the improved interchange and thereby reducing queuing.
Pialba–Burrum Heads Road, O’Regan Creek, upgrade existing floodway
This upgrade will improve flood resilience for Hervey Bay and surrounding communities and involves pavement realignment, widening and culvert upgrades.
Proserpine - Shute Harbour Road, Paluma Road to Tropic Road (Cannonvale), duplication
An upgrade is being delivered to a 1.5km section of Proserpine-Shute Harbour Road in Cannonvale.
Proserpine – Shute Harbour Road, Hamilton Plains, flood immunity upgrade
A flood immunity upgrade will be delivered to a 1.5km section of Proserpine – Shute Harbour Road at Hamilton Plains between the Bruce Highway turn-off and Strathdickie Road.
Sunshine Motorway, Mooloolah River Interchange Upgrade (Stage 1)
The Sunshine Motorway, Mooloolah River Interchange Upgrade will address well-known safety and congestion issues that are forecast to increase due to regional population growth and development, while also delivering improved north-south connectivity on the Sunshine Coast.
The Burke Developmental Road (Normanton – Dimbulah), flood resilience projects
More than $16 million is committed to improve flood resilience across Gulf communities after monsoonal flooding produced widespread impacts across the northern 2-thirds of Queensland in early 2023.
Toowoomba–Cecil Plains Road, improve safety
Detailed design commenced in October 2023 and is expected to be completed in June 2024.
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.