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 is progressing construction of the Mooloolaba Road, Syd Lingard Drive to Tantula Road West intersections upgrade project in Buderim.
The project focuses on targeted upgrades at the Syd Lingard Drive and Tantula Road West intersections, to improve traffic flow, reduce delays and congestion, and enhance safety for all road users.
The upgrades will improve access to Syd Lingard Drive, Sugar Road, Tantula Road West, and the Sunshine Motorway. They will also improve the operation of the Mooloolaba Road bridge over the Sunshine Motorway, helping to improve traffic flow through this busy area.
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
Modify right-turn lanes eastbound on Mooloolaba Road overpass to improve lane utilisation
Provide 2 dedicated left-turn lanes from Sugar Road on to Mooloolaba Road
Widen to provide 2 through lanes westbound from Sugar Road to west of the Syd Lingard Drive intersection
Install signalised pedestrian crossings at the Mooloolaba Road and Sugar Road intersection
Realign the slip lane on the Sunshine Motorway southbound exit ramp intersection to improve safety
Provide a mix of dedicated on-road bike lanes and off-road paths
Improve lighting
Funding
This project is a planned investment. The Queensland Government has 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 and Brisbane.