Mackay Ring Road
The Mackay Ring Road to Bald Hill Road Connection Project delivers a significant upgrade to the Brue Highway.
Completed
Bruce Highway Upgrade Program
The Queensland Government is committed to improving the 1,671.3km Bruce Highway from Pine River to Cairns, focusing on capacity, safety, and flood resilience.
One of the key priorities of the Queensland Government is to deliver a long-term upgrade plan for the Bruce Highway.
Since July 2013, $10,107 billion in works has been delivered along the Highway, with 8 projects currently under construction, 15 in development and 13 in planning.
Key outcomes to date include:
- 175 new bridges/overpasses
- 66 new and upgraded rest areas/stopping places established
- 653km of roadside safety barriers
- 72 township entry treatments
- 255km of wide centre line treatments
- 100 new overtaking lanes
- 211 protected right-hand turns
- 99.6km of highway duplication
- 9 flood immunity upgrade projects completed.
About the Bruce Highway Upgrade Program
The Bruce Highway Upgrade focuses on the 3 priority areas during its 15-year course:
- Safety improvements to enhance the safety of the highway by implementing wide centre line treatments, intersection improvements, and safety barriers to reduce the risk of fatal and serious injury crashes for all road users.
- Flood improvements by raising bridges and approaches and enhancing flood immunity on sections of the highway that are subject to frequent flooding. Whilst it may not be feasible at this time to provide an entirely flood-free route, roads are assessed to ensure a consistent standard is provided for that specific network link.
- Capacity improvements to enhance economic opportunity through improved level of service on the highway. This is achieved through capacity improvement projects, including additional lanes, managed motorways, grade separation (separation of different flows of using physical means), and intersection upgrades.
Plan ahead in case of delays
As with any major construction program, there might be delays that could affect travel. It is advised to plan ahead and check for up-to-date details on QLDTraffic ( https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/ ) to help you plan your journey.
List of projects as at 30 April 2026
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District / Region |
Investment name |
Status |
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Far North |
Bruce Highway (Innisfail - Cairns), Munro Street (Babinda), upgrade intersection |
Construction |
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Fitzroy |
Bruce Highway (Rockhampton - St Lawrence), Rockhampton Ring Road, construction |
Construction |
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Far North |
Cairns Southern Access Cycleway, construct cycleway |
Construction |
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Fitzroy |
Bruce Highway (Gin Gin - Benaraby), Station Creek and Boyne River, upgrade bridges |
Construction |
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North Coast |
Bruce Highway (Brisbane - Gympie), Dohles Rocks Road to Anzac Avenue upgrade (Stage 1) |
Construction |
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Northern |
Bruce Highway (Bowen - Ayr), Burdekin River Bridge, rehabilitation program |
Construction |
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Far North |
Bruce Highway (Ingham - Innisfail), Dallachy Road, install floodway |
Construction |
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Fitzroy |
Bruce Highway (Rockhampton - St Lawrence), Pine Mountain Creek to Kooltandra Road intersection, formation widening for wide centre line treatment |
Construction |
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Wide Bay/Burnett |
Bruce Highway (Gympie - Maryborough), Tiaro Bypass, construct four lane bypass |
Development |
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Northern |
Bruce Highway (Ingham - Innisfail), Ingham-Halifax-Bemerside Road - Cardwell Range, Bruce Highway Safety Package Tranche 2a (W111, W112 & B55) |
Development |
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Northern |
Bruce Highway (Ingham - Innisfail) and Lannercost Street, upgrade intersection |
Development |
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Metropolitan |
Linkfield Connection Road, Linkfield Road overpass upgrade |
Development |
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Wide Bay/Burnett |
Bruce Highway (Maryborough - Gin Gin), Buxton Road and BP service station intersection upgrade |
Development |
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North Coast |
Bruce Highway (Brisbane - Gympie), Gateway Motorway to Dohles Rocks Road |
Development |
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Wide Bay/Burnett |
Bruce Highway (Gympie - Maryborough), Curra to Gunalda, various locations, improve safety |
Development |
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Northern |
Bruce Highway (Ingham - Innisfail), Gairloch Floodway, safety improvements |
Development |
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Mackay/Whitsunday |
Bruce Highway (Mackay - Proserpine), O'Connell River to Proserpine, upgrade flood immunity (Goorganga Floodplain) |
Development |
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Mackay/Whitsunday |
Bruce Highway (Mackay - Proserpine), Goorganga, construct overtaking lanes |
Development |
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Metropolitan |
Bruce Highway (Brisbane - Gympie), Gateway Motorway to Dohles Rocks Road upgrade (Stage 2) |
Development |
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Fitzroy |
Bruce Highway (Benaraby ‐ Rockhampton), Various sections, Pavement reconstruction of high priority sections |
Development |
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Fitzroy |
Bruce Highway (Benaraby ‐ Rockhampton), Gladstone ‐ Mt Larcom Road, intersection upgrade |
Development |
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Fitzroy |
Bruce Highway (Benaraby ‐ Rockhampton), Gladstone ‐ Mt Larcom Road to Dart Creek Road, Overtaking lanes |
Development |
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Fitzroy |
Bruce Highway (Benaraby ‐ Rockhampton), South of Marmor, overtaking lanes |
Development |
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Northern |
Bruce Highway (Ingham - Innisfail), Ingham to Cardwell Range Deviation, plan and preserve corridor |
Planning |
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Northern |
Bruce Highway (Ayr - Townsville), Burdekin Deviation, plan and preserve corridor |
Planning |
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Far North |
Bruce Highway (Innisfail-Cairns), Innisfail Bypass preserve corridor |
Planning |
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Fitzroy |
Bruce Highway (Rockhampton - St Lawrence), Bolsover Street, Intersection upgrade |
Planning |
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Mackay/Whitsunday |
Mackay Port Access, Bruce Highway to Mackay - Slade Point Road (Stage 1) |
Planning |
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Far North |
Bruce Highway, Cairns Southern Access Corridor (Stage 5), Foster Road, upgrade intersection |
Planning |
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Statewide |
Bruce Highway Capacity Upgrade Strategy |
Planning |
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North Coast |
Bruce Highway (Brisbane - Gympie), Buchanan Road to Caboolture - Bribie Island Road upgrade, business case |
Planning |
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North Coast |
Bruce Highway (Brisbane - Gympie), Uhlmann Road to Buchanan Road upgrade, business case |
Planning |
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North Coast |
Bruce Highway (Brisbane - Gympie), Redcliffe Road (Anzac Avenue) to Uhlmann Road upgrade, business case |
Planning |
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North Coast |
Bruce Highway (Brisbane - Gympie), Redcliffe Road (Anzac Avenue) to Uhlmann Road, construct additional lanes |
Planning |
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Wide Bay/Burnett |
Bruce Highway (Maryborough – Gin Gin), Walker Street intersection improvement, planning & preconstruction |
Planning |
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Fitzroy |
Bruce Highway (Benaraby - Rockhampton), Gavial - Gracemere Road to Burnett Highway, capacity upgrades |
Planning |
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Fitzroy |
Bruce Highway (Benaraby ‐ Rockhampton), Bajool, pavement reconstruction |
Planning |
77 Projects in Bruce Highway Upgrade Program
Beerburrum Road, Twin View Road and English Street, intersection upgrade
The intersection of Beerburrum Road, Twin View Road, and English Street in Elimbah is being upgraded as part of the Queensland Government's Targeted Road Safety Program. The upgrade will include the installation of traffic signals to improve safety and provide safer turning movements and crossing opportunities for all road users.
Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade (Stage 1)
The Beerburrum to Nambour (B2N) Rail Upgrade (Stage 1) project will increase the capacity and reliability of the North Coast Line, enabling more efficient travel and improved passenger and freight connections between the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Brisbane and beyond.
Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade, duplication study
The Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade Duplication Study will investigate the long-term infrastructure and operational needs of the North Coast Line.
Brisbane Valley Highway (Ipswich - Harlin), Warrego Highway to Fernvale, improve safety
This project involved improvements to approximately 14km of the Brisbane Valley Highway to reduce the rate and severity of crashes and improve traffic efficiency.
Brisbane Valley Highway (Ipswich – Harlin), Fernvale, upgrade pedestrian facilities
Dedicated right-turn lanes, pedestrian refuges, reduced speed limits, and town entry treatments will improve safety for road users through Main Street in Fernvale.
Brisbane Valley Highway overtaking lanes
Planning is complete for a northbound and a southbound overtaking lane along the Brisbane Valley Highway between Fernvale and Esk.
Brisbane Valley Highway pavement strengthening
The Brisbane Valley Highway pavement strengthening project will improve ride quality for motorists.
Brisbane Valley Highway safety upgrades
Planning is now underway for the next phase of upgrades to improve safety along the Brisbane Valley Highway.
Brisbane Valley Highway upgrade intersections
The Brisbane Valley Highway upgrade intersections project is part of the South East Queensland (SEQ) City Deal—an agreement between the Australian Government, Queensland Government, and Somerset Regional Council. This project aims to enhance connectivity and safety along the Brisbane Valley Highway, a critical freight and commuter corridor linking Somerset with Greater SEQ.
With increasing traffic volumes, the highway has seen a rise in intersection crashes. This project will deliver targeted safety improvements to reduce crash risks, improve traffic flow, and support the region’s long-term growth and connectivity.
Brisbane to Sunshine Coast Rail Corridor Strategy
We are developing a rail corridor vision and a staged program of rail priorities to 2051 on the North Coast Line between Brisbane and Gympie North.
Brisbane – Woodford Road (Mount Mee Road), Dayboro to D’Aguilar, planning
The Queensland Government is undertaking planning to identify and prioritise potential future upgrade locations for Mount Mee Road.
Bruce Highway (Bowen - Ayr), Burdekin River Bridge, rehabilitation program
The Queensland Government is delivering an ongoing rehabilitation and maintenance program for the Burdekin River Bridge. This program is essential to preserving the structural integrity of the bridge and ensuring it remains a safe and reliable crossing for all road users.
Bruce Highway (Brisbane - Gympie), Anzac Avenue to Uhlmann Road upgrade, business case
An upgrade is planned for the Bruce Highway from Anzac Avenue, North Lakes to Uhlmann Road, Burpengary.
Bruce Highway (Brisbane - Gympie), Buchanan Road to Caboolture-Bribie Island Road upgrade, business case
An upgrade is planned for the Bruce Highway from Buchanan Road, Morayfield to Caboolture-Bribie Island Road, Caboolture.
Bruce Highway (Brisbane - Gympie), Caboolture - Bribie Island Road to Steve Irwin Way upgrade
Major construction was completed for the Bruce Highway Upgrade — Caboolture-Bribie Island Road to Steve Irwin Way project in April 2024. This project widened the 11km stretch of the Bruce Highway from 4 to 6 lanes between Caboolture-Bribie Island Road and Steve Irwin Way (Exit 163). This also included upgrading creek crossings to improve flood immunity at Lagoon, King Johns, Six Mile, Un-named and Beerburrum Creeks.
Bruce Highway (Brisbane - Gympie), Gateway Motorway to Dohles Rocks Road upgrade (Stage 1)
The Queensland Government is upgrading the Bruce Highway, where it joins the Gateway Motorway and Gympie Arterial Road, south of the Pine River to improve traffic flow and safety.
Bruce Highway (Brisbane - Gympie), Gateway Motorway to Dohles Rocks Road upgrade (Stage 2), detailed design
The Queensland Government is upgrading the Bruce Highway (Brisbane-Gympie), Gateway Motorway to Dohles Rocks Road in stages to improve traffic flow and safety.
Bruce Highway (Brisbane - Gympie), Uhlmann Road to Buchanan Road upgrade, business case
An upgrade is planned for the Bruce Highway from Uhlmann Road, Burpengary to Buchanan Road, Morayfield.
Bruce Highway (Brisbane-Gympie), Dohles Rocks Road to Anzac Avenue upgrade (Stage 1)
The department is delivering staged upgrades to manage increasing traffic demands on this section of the Bruce Highway. Stage 1 includes extended north-facing ramps from Dohles Rocks Road to Anzac Avenue.
Bruce Highway (Gympie – Maryborough), Tiaro Bypass, construct bypass
The Queensland Government is improving flood immunity, safety, and efficiency of the Bruce Highway and future-proofing the road to cater for growing traffic volumes. The Tiaro Bypass will also remove a significant number of heavy vehicles from Tiaro township, improving safety and liveability for residents.
Bruce Highway (Ingham - Innisfail), Dallachy Road, install floodway
The Queensland Government has upgraded the Bruce Highway at Dallachy Road near Tully, improving flood resilience on this section of the highway.
Bruce Highway (Ingham – Innisfail), Gairloch Floodway, improve safety
The Queensland Government is delivering an upgrade of the Bruce Highway at Gairloch Floodway to enhance safety and flood resilience along this complex and flood-prone section of the highway. Key improvements include road realignment, wide centre line treatment, and removal of a sharp curve to improve traffic flow and reduce flood-related disruptions.
Bruce Highway (Innisfail - Cairns), Innisfail Bypass, plan and preserve corridor
The Queensland Government is progressing a $9 million planning and corridor preservation project for a potential bypass around Innisfail.
Bruce Highway (Mackay – Proserpine), Goorganga overtaking lanes
Planning is underway for around 2km of overtaking opportunities and upgrades to pavement and lighting at the Gunyarra Road intersection.
Bruce Highway (Pine River - Cairns), Road Operations Improvements
This project has been completed and provides Intelligent Transport System infrastructure at various locations along the Bruce Highway between Pine River and Cairns.
Bruce Highway (Rockhampton-St Lawrence), various locations, upgrade bridges
The Bruce Highway is a critical link for Queensland, connecting coastal and regional communities from Cairns to Brisbane. Safety upgrades have been completed at Twelve Mile Creek bridge and John Murphy Bridge.
Bruce Highway (Rockhampton–St Lawrence) and Bolsover Street, upgrade intersection
Planning for the Bruce Highway and Bolsover Street intersection upgrade in Rockhampton will investigate safety and capacity improvements between the Neville Hewitt Bridge and Cambridge Street.
Bruce Highway – Pine River to Caloundra Road Smart Motorways (Stage 2)
The Bruce Highway - Pine River to Caloundra Road Smart Motorways (Stage 2) project has delivered additional Smart Motorways technology along the 60km section of the Bruce Highway between the Pine River and Caloundra Road.
Burpengary – Caboolture Road (Morayfield Road), Aquatic Centre Drive to Graham Road, planning
Planning is underway to investigate a future upgrade to the last remaining 2-lane section of Morayfield Road from Aquatic Centre Drive to Graham Road.
Caboolture - Beachmere Road, improve safety
Construction is complete on safety improvements for Caboolture – Beachmere Road (locally known as Beachmere Road) to enhance overall driving conditions.
Caboolture-Bribie Island Road, Hickey Road to King Johns Creek
Design is progressing for the future duplication of Caboolture-Bribie Island Road from west of Hickey Road to west of King Johns Creek. The project includes signalising the Hickey Road intersection.
Caboolture-Bribie Island Road, Old Toorbul Point Road to Saint Road
Construction to duplicate Caboolture-Bribie Island Road to a 4-lane, dual carriageway from Old Toorbul Point Road to just east of Saint Road has been completed. This included signalising the Volz Road/Browns Road intersection.
Caboolture-Dakabin train station access study
The Caboolture-Dakabin Station Access Study seeks to improve access to and around Caboolture, Morayfield, Burpengary, Narangba and Dakabin train stations.
Caboolture–Bribie Island Road, Bribie Island bridge, design and early works
A business case has been completed, and the project is now progressing through the detailed design phase for the new Bribie Island Bridge
Caloundra Road and Bellvista Boulevard intersection, planning
The Queensland Government is planning for a future upgrade at the Caloundra Road and Bellvista Boulevard intersection in Little Mountain.
Caloundra Road, Kawana Way Link Road and Bells Creek Arterial Road intersection
A major upgrade of the Caloundra Road, Kawana Way Link Road, and Bells Creek Arterial Road intersection is progressing to deliver significant congestion relief and safety improvements for the Sunshine Coast region.
Caloundra Road, Kawana Way Link Road to Bruce Highway, off-road cycle link, planning
The department has started planning for an off-road cycle link along approximately 3.5km of Caloundra Road.
Caloundra Road, Nicklin Way, Pelican Waters Boulevard intersection
Planning is in progress to determine 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.
Coominya Connection Road, Buaraba Creek, replace timber bridge
The Buaraba Creek timber bridge replacement project will improve safety and network reliability by replacing the existing narrow, timber bridge (Neithe Bridge) with a new wider, two-lane, concrete structure in the same location.
Cooroy intersection improvements
The Queensland Government is committed to improving safety, traffic flow, and active transport options at the intersections of Diamond and Elm Streets and Myall and Elm Streets in Cooroy.
Dayboro Road link study
Planning is now complete to develop a long-term vision for the future of Brisbane-Woodford Road (known as Dayboro Road) between Gympie Road and Youngs Crossing Road.
Deception Bay, Bay Avenue and Moreton Downs Drive intersection, safety improvements
Safety improvements to the intersection of Deception Bay, Bay Avenue and Moreton Downs Drive intersection, Deception Bay.
East-West Link, Aura Boulevard to Pelican Waters Boulevard, planning
The Queensland Government is planning for a future road from Aura Boulevard to Pelican Waters Boulevard in Caloundra West.
Glass House Mountains Road (Steve Irwin Way) and Caloundra Street intersection upgrade
Construction is complete for safety improvements to the Glass House Mountains Road (known locally as Steve Irwin Way) and Caloundra Street intersection, Landsborough.
Kawana Motorway (Mooloolah River Interchange to Kawana Way Link Road)
Early planning is complete for a new motorway link (Kawana Motorway) between Parrearra and Meridan Plains to help cater for the growing population.
Kin Kin Road, strengthen and widen pavement
Design to rehabilitate and widen priority sections of Kin Kin Road (locally known as Pomona Kin Kin Road) is progressing. This will improve safety and ride quality and reduce maintenance costs.
Landsborough to Nambour Rail Corridor Study
We have identified and preserved a new rail corridor between Landsborough and Nambour, which will replace the existing North Coast line through this section.
Linkfield Road Overpass upgrade
The Queensland Government is committed to improving road safety, reducing congestion, and supporting the growing needs of the Bald Hills community.
Mackay Port Access, Bruce Highway to Mackay - Slade Point Road (Stage 1)
The proposed Mackay Port Access will provide a direct link for freight movements from the Mackay Port to the Mackay Ring Road, and west to the Bowen Basin coal fields via the Walkerston Bypass and Peak Downs Highway.
Mackay Ring Road
The Mackay Ring Road to Bald Hill Road Connection Project delivers a significant upgrade to the Brue Highway.
Maroochydore - Noosa Road (David Low Way), Bli Bli Bridge upgrade, planning
Planning for a future upgrade of Bli Bli bridge has proposed a new bridge to the north of the existing bridge.
Key features include a wider bridge deck with two lanes of traffic (one in each direction), road shoulders and dedicated active transport facilities.
Active transport improvements include a wider path for pedestrians, bike riders and mobility device users on the southern side of the new bridge with active transport paths connecting to Bli Bli village and Muller Park.
The proposed planning layout includes the ability to convert the bridge to four lanes should traffic demands require this in the future.
The Queensland Government remains committed to maintaining the existing Bli Bli bridge to allow continued safe operation for all users.
Regular inspections are conducted as part of the structures maintenance program to monitor its condition and enable any necessary repairs.
Planning has been completed and the project is now closed.
Timeframes for future stages are unknown and will depend on future funding commitments and competing statewide priorities.
Project priorities and funding needs are reviewed and re-evaluated regularly by the department to ensure that as many positive road outcomes as possible are obtained within a finite budget.
Maroochydore Road, Pike Street and Killick Street intersection upgrade, design
The Queensland Government previously undertook planning investigations to identify potential options to support a future upgrade of Maroochydore Road through Kunda Park.
Maroochydore–Noosa Road Route Strategy and Link Plan
Planning is complete for 28km of Maroochydore–Noosa Road which runs from Ocean Street, Maroochydore to Emu Mountain Road, Peregian Springs.
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.
Mooloolaba to Maroochydore cycleway, design cycleway
The department is partnering with Sunshine Coast Council to deliver the Mooloolaba to Maroochydore cycleway which will provide a bicycle path connecting Mooloolaba to Maroochydore.
Mooloolah River Interchange Upgrade
The Queensland Government is progressing the Mooloolah River Interchange (MRI) Upgrade to improve safety, reduce congestion and enhance connectivity on the Sunshine Coast's transport network.
Narangba station park ‘n’ ride expansion
The Queensland Government is expanding the parking facilities at Narangba train station.
Next Generation Traffic Signalling Program
The Next Generation Traffic Signalling Program is an initiative aimed at transforming traffic signal infrastructure across Queensland.
Nicklin Way, Third Avenue extension, new intersection
The Queensland Government, in partnership with Sunshine Coast Council (Council), has finalised the design for the Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade, including the Nicklin Way, Third Avenue extension.
North Coast Line Stabling Expansion
We are working with Queensland Rail to expand train stabling facilities across the rail network. Stabling yards are used to park trains when they are not in use.
Northern Sunshine Coast Public Transport Strategy
The department is working towards an improved public transport system for the Sunshine Coast.
Road Asset Management Contracts—North Coast
In April 2024, Fulton Hogan was awarded a 5-year contract to provide routine and programmed maintenance services across North Coast Region.
Rockhampton Ring Road
The Rockhampton Ring Road is a transformative project for the Bruce Highway, designed to support future economic growth and deliver key benefits such as improved flood resilience, freight efficiencies, reduced travel times and enhanced road safety.
Samford Road safety improvements
The safety improvement project along Samford Road, covering a 1.5 km section between the Lomandra Access Road picnic area and Camp Mountain Road, inclusive of the intersection at Camp Mountain Road, is now complete.
Scarborough State Boat Harbour Master Plan
Scarborough State Boat Harbour is a vibrant part of the Redcliffe Peninsula community. The Harbour hosts dry standings and wet berths, as well as two public boat ramps, offering boating and cruising yacht facilities of particular significance for Australia's eastern seaboard.
Southern Sunshine Coast Roads Improvement Study
Planning to identify and prioritise road network connectivity and safety improvements to increase road capacity within the growing southern Sunshine Coast area is now complete.
Strathpine - Samford Road (Eatons Crossing Road and Mount Samson Road), improve intersection and route safety
Construction is complete for safety improvements on Strathpine-Samford Road between Eatons Hill and Samford Valley.
Sunshine Coast public transport, business case
A detailed business case has been developed to improve the public transport system for the Sunshine Coast.
Sunshine Motorway (Mooloolaba - Peregian), David Low Way to Yandina - Coolum Road, duplication, planning
The Queensland Government is planning to duplicate the Sunshine Motorway between David Low Way to just north of Yandina-Coolum Road.
Sunshine Motorway (Mooloolaba - Peregian), West Coolum Road, upgrade interchange
The Queensland Government is planning two new south-facing motorway ramps at West Coolum Road, Mount Coolum as part of a broader staged approach to upgrading the Sunshine Motorway.
Sunshine Motorway (Mooloolah River to Maroochy River) planning
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.
Sunshine Motorway (Tanawha – Mooloolaba), Dixon Road to Mooloolah River Interchange, business case
The department is planning to improve a section of the Sunshine Motorway between Dixon Road, Buderim and the Mooloolah River Interchange.
Tewantin Bypass, Beckmans Road, planning
Planning is underway for a long-term, staged solution to improve safety and traffic flow between Cooroy-Noosa Road and Eumundi-Noosa Road within the Beckmans Road corridor.
The Wave Stage 3 (Metro)
The Wave Stage 3 (Metro) will improve travel across the Sunshine Coast by delivering a high-capacity, high-frequency service from he Sunshine Coast University Hospital in Birtinya to Sunshine Coast Airport.
The Wave – Stages 1 and 2 (Rail)
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.