The department is planning to improve efficiency, capacity and safety on the Sunshine Motorway between the Mooloolah River and the Maroochy River.
This planning project is funded by the Queensland Government. Investment ID: 467886 (Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program 2021–22 to 2024–25).
We are planning to identify staged improvements for an integrated transport network.
Planning will align with other projects in the study area including the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line project.
Community feedback provided in late 2021 reinforced the need to address congestion and connectivity in the area and will inform future planning.
There is currently no funding allocated for detailed planning, design or construction. Funding to progress further planning for the priority needs will be considered against other infrastructure priorities across the state.
Location map depicting the Sunshine Motorway (Mooloolah River to Maroochy River) planning area
Last updated: 16 April 2024
The Mooloolaba Road and Sugar Road intersection project is an interim measure to better manage traffic flow. An upgrade to the intersection will help to minimise delays, congestion and queuing, and improve safety along this busy section of the network.
The Sunshine Motorway, Mooloolah River Interchange Upgrade will deliver a safe, efficient, and effective transport network to meet the current and future transport needs of the Sunshine Coast.
