Overview

Design is underway for a major upgrade to the Caloundra Road, Kawana Way Link Road and Bells Creek Arterial Road intersection.

The project will improve safety, reduce congestion and support future growth in the southern Sunshine Coast.

We are seeking community feedback to help inform aspects of the design where there is flexibility.

Program Context

This project is part of the Caloundra Congestion Busting Program, a coordinated package of upgrades designed to improve safety, reduce congestion and support growth across the region.

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  • About

    The Caloundra Road, Kawana Way Link Road and Bells Creek Arterial Road intersection is a key connection on the southern Sunshine Coast.

    It currently experiences congestion, safety challenges and increasing traffic demand due to rapid population growth in surrounding areas.

  • What's included

    The proposed upgrade includes:

    • A grade-separated interchange
    • New bridge connections
    • Additional lanes
    • Improved walking and cycling connections
    • Landscaping and urban design treatments
  • Staging update

    Earlier planning considered a staged approach to upgrading the intersection.

    The project will now deliver the full grade-separated interchange as a single stage, providing a long-term solution that addresses future traffic demand and reduces the need for multiple phases of construction.

    This approach aligns with community feedback received during consultation, which highlighted a preference for a complete, long-term upgrade.

  • What's happening now

    The project is currently in the design phase.

    This includes environmental, geotechnical and traffic investigations to refine the design.

    Construction is indicatively planned to commence from 2028.

Concept Layout

Stage 1 – A signalised intersection

 A map describing the key features of Stage 1

TMR proposes to replace the existing roundabout with a 4-way signalised intersection in the shorter-term. This would reduce congestion, improve travel times and safety, and could be delivered sooner than a grade-separated interchange (the long-term solution).

Download the project newsletter to find out more about stage 1.

Stage 2 map

Stage 2 – A new interchange with an overpass (Stage 1 forms part of the longer-term upgrade)

A map describing the key features of Stage 2

Building on the stage 1 upgrade, Stage 2 will upgrade to a grade-separated interchange. This will meet future increased traffic demands resulting from ongoing urban growth.

Download the project newsletter to find out more about Stage 2.

FAQs

Next steps

Community consultation was undertaken from 1 to 26 November 2021. This initial feedback was used to refine the concept designs.

Further feedback on the updated concept designs was sought from the community from 31 January to 16 February 2023.

This feedback will be considered in future phases of the project. Design and construction of the project will be subject to future funding availability in consideration of competing priorities across the state.