Stapylton-Jacobs Well Road, Christensen Road to Woolshed Road, planning
The Queensland Government has released a planning layout for Stapylton -Jacobs Well Road.
Planning is underway to investigate potential improvements to enhance connectivity and support growth in the Gold Coast’s leading industrial precinct. This work is considering how the corridor may connect to future stages of the Coomera Connector and contribute to a safe and efficient transport network for the local community.
Benefits
- Improves safety
- Increases capacity
- Improves network efficiency
- Increases traffic flow
- Reduces peak hour congestion
- Improves flood immunity
- Reduces travel time
- Contributes to economy
- Contributes to regional growth
- Better active transport
Key features
- Road widening to 4 lanes - opportunities for additional lanes along Stapylton-Jacobs Well Road will be investigated.
- Upgraded signalised intersections - potential intersection upgrades to support local road connections.
- High quality off-road active transport path – more than 3 km of new active transport infrastructure has been included in the planning to support pedestrians and bike riders.
- Provision for potential future public transport – planning has considered current and future public transport demands for the area.
Funding
Planning for this project is funded by the Queensland Government (QTRIP 2026-27 to 2029-30). Investment ID: 2749642
Further detailed planning, design and construction are subject to future funding and investment decisions.
- Total investment
- $4 million
- Queensland Government
- $4 million
Current Status
The preliminary evaluation for the Stapylton-Jacobs Well Road Upgrade was completed in late 2024.
Stapylton-Jacobs Well Road planning project location map
