Maroochydore–Noosa Road Route Strategy and Link Plan

The Department of Transport and Main Roads is undertaking planning for the full length of Maroochydore–Noosa Road which runs from Ocean Street, Maroochydore to Emu Mountain Road, Peregian Springs.

This work will investigate options to improve network capacity, safety efficiency, and active transport facilities on:

Beach Road
Duporth Avenue
Bradman Avenue
David Low Way
Jubilee Esplanade
Coolum Esplanade.

This combination of roads is formally called Maroochydore–Noosa Road and stretches 28km as a 2-lane, 2-way road used by up to 15,000 vehicles per day. These roads provide access to communities that have experienced significant growth, act as a popular tourist route, and form a key part of the Sunshine Coast active and public transport network.

Maroochydore–Noosa Road forms part of the principal cycle network and while there have been substantial upgrades to active transport infrastructure along the route in recent years, further improvements would provide better connectivity for people walking and bike riding.

Planning will investigate the future requirements of Maroochydore–Noosa Road to guide possible future planning investment over the next 20 years.

Benefits

Improves safety
Increases capacity
Improves network efficiency
Reduces peak hour congestion
Accessibility
Contributes to economy
Better active transport

Key features

Develop a long-term vision for the route.
Identify future investment opportunities.
Improvements for all transport modes including active transport and public transport.

Funding

$300,000 has been allocated under the Transport System Planning Program to undertake a route strategy assessment of Maroochydore–Noosa Road. $350,000 has been allocated under the Transport System Planning Program towards the development of a Link Plan for the Maroochydore–Noosa Road between Ocean Street and Petrie Creek Road.

Total investment: ^$650,000

Queensland Government: ^$650,000

Current status

Planning is underway with completion expected in late 2023.

This is a high-level planning project that will identify priorities for consideration of future funding. There is currently no funding to progress any projects beyond this planning phase.

Community consultation for the Maroochydore–Noosa Road Route Strategy and Link Plan was completed over 5-weeks, from Tuesday 4 October 2022 to Monday 7 November 2022. The feedback received will inform the planning process and help define the future needs for Maroochydore–Noosa Road.