• North Coast Region
  • Caloundra Congestion Busting Plan
Location
Caloundra Road, Nicklin Way, Pelican Waters Boulevard intersection
Timing
Planning is underway
Status
Planning

Caloundra Road, Nicklin Way, Pelican Waters Boulevard intersection

The Queensland Government is undertaking planning to determine possible upgrade options to the Caloundra Road, Nicklin Way and Pelican Waters Boulevard intersection to increase safety, reduce congestion, and improve active transport facilities and connectivity.

This intersection connects Nicklin Way to Caloundra Road and Pelican Waters Boulevard, which is a key connection into the Caloundra CBD and surrounding suburbs to the south and west.

Timeframes to progress design and construction of this project will be confirmed as planning progresses.

Benefits

  • Improves safety
  • Increases capacity
  • Improves network efficiency
  • Increases traffic flow
  • Reduces peak hour congestion
  • Reduces travel time
  • Better active transport

Key features

  • Plan for improved safety and reduced congestion.
  • Plan for improved active transport facilities and connectivity.
  • Align planning with adjacent projects to deliver an integrated transport network.

Funding

This project is part of the Queensland Government's Caloundra Congestion Busting Plan.

Investment ID: 3582510

This project is fully funded by the Queensland Government.

Current status

Planning is underway.

Location map

Location map highlighting the project area included in planning for the Caloundra Road and Nicklin Way intersection upgrade. The current roundabout and each of its four approaches are highlighted. Arrows indicate the direction to Maroochydore and to the Bruce Highway.
Location map highlighting the project area included in planning for the Caloundra Road, Nicklin Way and Pelican Waters Boulevard intersection upgrade. The existing roundabout and each of its approaches are highlighted.

Last updated: 6 March 2026