Mooloolaba Road, Syd Lingard Drive to Tantula Road West, upgrade intersection
Mooloolaba Road, Syd Lingard Drive to Tantula Road West, upgrade intersection
North Coast Region
State Road Network Upgrade
Location
Buderim
Status
Construction
Mooloolaba Road, Syd Lingard Drive to Tantula Road West, upgrade intersection
The Queensland Government has completed construction on the Mooloolaba Road, Syd Lingard Drive to Tantula Road West intersections upgrade project.
The upgrade delivered targeted upgrades at the Syd Lingard Drive and Tantula Road West intersections. It has improved access to Syd Lingard Drive, Sugar Road, Tantula Road West, and the Sunshine Motorway, and improved traffic flow through this busy area on the Sunshine Coast.
Benefits
Improves network efficiency
Increases traffic flow
Reduces peak hour congestion
Reduces travel time
Contributes to economy
Better active transport
Improves ride quality
Key features
Modified right-turn lanes eastbound on Mooloolaba Road overpass to improve lane use and traffic flow.
Provided 2 dedicated left-turn lanes from Sugar Road to Mooloolaba Road.
Widened the road to provide 2 westbound through lanes from Sugar Road to west of the Syd Lingard Drive intersection.
Installed signalised pedestrian crossings at the Mooloolaba Road and Sugar Road intersection.
Realigned the slip lane at the Sunshine Motorway southbound exit ramp intersection to improve safety.
Delivered dedicated on-road bike lanes and off-road paths.
Improved lighting.
Funding
This project was a planned investment. The Queensland Government allocated funding towards upgrading the intersections, including through the Safer Roads, Better Transport Initiative.
The Queensland Government is undertaking planning to identify future improvements to safety, capacity and traffic flow on the Sunshine Motorway between Mooloolah River and Maroochy River.
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 between the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Brisbane and beyond.