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
25 Projects in Pacific Motorway M1 upgrade program
Beaudesert–Beenleigh Road, Milne Street to Tallagandra Road, duplicate to four lanes
This project will see the road duplicated between Mount Warren Boulevard and Tallagandra Road.
Bruce Highway—Cooroy to Curra
This project involves a 62km realignment and upgrade of the Bruce Highway to 4 lanes between Cooroy and Curra and is among Queensland's highest priority road projects.
Camp Cable Road and Edelsten Road, improve intersection
This intersection is identified for an upgrade due to the rapid expansion of local urban areas, increased traffic volumes and crash history.
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.
Currumbin Creek Road – Bienvenue Drive intersection upgrade
The intersection of Currumbin Creek Road and Bienvenue Drive, at Currumbin Waters will be upgraded.
Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line
We’re directly connecting the eastern communities of the Sunshine Coast to South East Queensland’s passenger rail network – making it easier to travel locally, and to and from the Sunshine Coast.
Garbutt - Upper Ross Road (Riverway Drive) (Stage 2), Allambie Lane to Dunlop Street, duplicate to four lanes
This project will deliver upgrades to Riverway Drive, between Allambie Lane and Dunlop Street, to improve safety and alleviate traffic congestion.
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.
Maroochydore Road, Pike Street and Killick Street intersection upgrade, design
The department has identified a preferred option for the future upgrade of Maroochydore Road, Kunda Park to improve the existing transport network by enhancing network reliability and improving access options.
Mooloolaba Road and Sugar Road intersection, upgrade
The Mooloolaba Road and Sugar Road intersection project is an interim measure to better manage traffic flow. An upgrade to the intersection will help to minimise delays, congestion and queuing, and improve safety along this busy section of the network.
New England Highway (Yarraman - Toowoomba), Borneo Barracks (Cabarlah), construct turning lanes
The department is working with the Department of Defence to upgrade the entrance to the Borneo Barracks from the New England Highway at Cabarlah.
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.
Tin Can Bay Road and Bayside Road, construct roundabout
Construction will commence this year on a new roundabout at the intersection of Tin Can Bay Road and Bayside Road, at Tin Can Bay.
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.