Improvements will soon be made to a major street in a Sunshine Coast town.
Resurfacing will start in mid-September along a 1.3km section of Cooroy Connection Road, which is also known as Myall Street.
The works will be carried out from just south of Ferrells Road and into town, including the bridge over the North Coast railway line.
Improvements will also feature new line-marking, shoulder widening, and additional guard rails to enhance safety for road users and residents.
Pavement rehabilitation will also extend the road’s lifespan.
Night closures will be necessary towards the end of the works, when resurfacing takes place on the bridge.
The Department of Transport and Main Roads stated that it would keep relevant stakeholders and affected residents informed as the works progress.
Major works could be completed by mid-October, weather permitting, after a section of the Bruce Highway is upgraded.
TMR regional director North Coast Scott Whitaker thanked locals in advance, for accommodating the works.
“Projects like the one in Cooroy are vital for keeping the community moving,” he said.
“(About) 9800 vehicles use this road daily and they can soon look forward to a smoother, safer journey.
“The Cooroy community has been advocating for improvements to the roads in this area, and we appreciate their patience while work is carried out on this critical part of the hinterland road network.”
The works, along with the Bruce Highway upgrades near Nambour, form part of an $11 million package of asphalt resurfacing and rehabilitation.
Member for Noosa Sandy Bolton said TMR completed pavement repairs on the Cooroy overpass late last year but they did not meet community expectations.
Ms Bolton said she and Nicklin MP Rob Skelton had provided feedback to TMR about their concerns.
“Whist we welcome their inclusion of pavement rehabilitation works on the Myall and Elm street intersection in this project, this does not take away from our efforts for the safety upgrades needed at the intersections,” Ms Bolton said.
“We continue to advocate for TMR to re-engage with the community on future upgrade options for this intersection as well as the Elm and Diamond street intersection, as well the allocation of funding for planning and design.”
Mr Skelton added: “It’s encouraging to see that after consistent lobbying from myself and Sandy Bolton, TMR is undertaking to resurface and widen Myall Street and the rail overpass, as well as install additional guardrails and improved line markings.
“I’ve heard from plenty of residents in the Cooroy area concerned about Myall Street and the rail overpass, and about how the resurfacing works in February were simply not up to community expectations. These announcements from TMR signal very welcome progress.”
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