Plans for new ramps on the Sunshine Motorway have progressed, with a contract awarded for the project’s detailed design.
The Sunshine Motorway and West Coolum Road interchange upgrade at Mount Coolum will deliver two new south-facing ramps, providing an additional access point to the motorway between Yandina–Coolum Road and Pacific Paradise, helping to ease pressure on local intersections and reducing congestion.
The ramps will also form part of the future duplication of the Sunshine Motorway from two to four lanes, supporting long-term growth across the region.
The state government has awarded the detailed design contract to SMEC Australia Pty Ltd.
Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg said the contract award marked an important milestone in progressing the Government’s election commitment.
“We are building the infrastructure needed to improve connectivity, support local jobs and strengthen the economy,” he said.
Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said the ramps would be of significant benefit.
“The design contract being awarded is an important milestone in this project’s progression,” she said.
“We know residents want to see action to address congestion and, importantly, this new interchange will integrate into Sunshine Coast Council’s plans to build a connector west of Mount Coolum, from South Coolum Road to Suncoast Beach Drive and West Coolum Road.”
Member for Ninderry Dan Purdie said the new ramps would help ease congestion.
“This vital new interchange will … help relieve congestion at the busy Yandina-Coolum Road interchange,” Mr Purdie said.
“Ultimately we all want to see the duplication of the Sunshine Motorway from two to four lanes and these new south-facing ramps form an important part of that plan.”
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