Works are now underway on the long-awaited Sugar Road, and Mooloolaba Road intersection upgrade, which is set to help address congestion, boost safety, and enhance connections to key Sunshine Coast destinations.
The project’s refined scope and design includes:
- Constructing modified right-turn lanes east bound on Mooloolaba Rd overpass
- Constructing two dedicated left-turn lanes from Sugar Rd to Mooloolaba Rd
- Road widening to provide more lanes westbound from Sugar Road
- Installing signalised pedestrian crossings
- Realigning the slip lane on the motorway southbound exit ramp intersection
- Providing dedicated on-road bike lanes and off-road paths
- Installing improved lighting
Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Brent Mickelberg, said that the project represented a major milestone for the Sunshine Coast.
“As both the Minister for Transport and Main Roads and the Member for Buderim, I know how important this upgrade is to our community,” Mickelberg said.
“I’ve been fighting to get these upgrades delivered since before I was elected in 2017 and now, as a part of the Queensland Government, I’m proud to deliver on our commitment to get this done.
“Work on these improvements has started and when finished, they will make a real difference for the 20,000 motorists who travel through this busy section of our road network.
“This upgrade is about delivering practical improvements that reflect what our growing community needs and deserves and is part of our broader commitment to deliver better roads and infrastructure for the Sunshine Coast, ensuring we’re well-equipped to meet the demands of the 2032 Games and beyond.”
