Sunshine Motorway (Mooloolah River to Maroochy River) planning

The department is planning to improve efficiency, capacity and safety on the Sunshine Motorway between the Mooloolah River and the Maroochy River.

Benefits

• Improves safety
• Increases capacity
• Improves network efficiency
• Increases traffic flow
• Reduces peak hour congestion
• Reduces interchange queuing
• Better road access
• Accessibility
• Reduces travel time
• Contributes to economy
• Contributes to regional growth
• Better active transport

Key features

• Identify staged upgrades.
• Plan for improved safety and efficiency in Maroochydore and enhance transport network resilience.
• Plan improved active transport facilities, connectivity and safety.

Funding

This project is a planned investment. The Queensland Government allocated funding through the Transport System Planning.

Investment ID:467886

Current status

We are planning to identify staged improvements for an integrated transport network.

Planning will align with other projects in the study area including The Wave and Mooloolah River Interchange (MRI) projects.

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 priority needs will be considered against other infrastructure priorities across the state. 

Study area: Sunshine Motorway (Mooloolah River to Maroochy River) planning location map

Location map depicting the Sunshine Motorway (Mooloolah River to Maroochy River) planning area.