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.

Benefits

• Improves safety
• Increases capacity
• Increases traffic flow
• Reduces peak hour congestion
• Reduces interchange queuing
• Improves flood immunity
• Reduces travel time
• Contributes to economy
• Contributes to regional growth

Key features

• Increased capacity expansion from 2 to 4 lanes.
• Active transport infrastructure provisions for bike riding and walking paths.
• New interchange at Yandina-Coolum Road.
• Integration of advanced Smart Motorways technologies.
• Improved flood resilience.
• Provisions for fauna fencing.

Funding

Planning for this project is fully funded by the Queensland Government.

Investment ID: 2683782

Current status

The planning phase will:

• investigate the proposed option in greater detail
• assess design, construction costs, and potential staging for future construction
• incorporate community feedback into the final concept.

Note: Timelines for detailed design and construction will depend on funding availability and the prioritisation of infrastructure projects across Queensland.

Consultation

Community consultation has been a key part of the planning process:

Phase 1. Conducted between November and December 2021 to develop the preferred option.

Phase 2. Held from 30 January to 26 February 2023 to gather feedback on the preferred option.

Key feedback

• Strong support for the proposed 4-lane duplication.
• Suggestions for a 6-lane expansion and extending the duplication north.

Feedback and concerns raised during consultations are being considered in the current planning phase.

Sunshine Motorway (Mooloolaba - Peregian), David Low Way to Yandina - Coolum Road, duplication, business case location map