The Queensland Government is planning 2 new south-facing motorway ramps at West Coolum Road, Mount Coolum, as part of a staged approach to upgrading the Sunshine Motorway.

The new ramps will provide another access point to the motorway between Yandina-Coolum Road and Pacific Paradise, to help manage traffic demand and support future growth in the area.

This project connects with Sunshine Coast Council-led projects which propose future connections of Suncoast Beach Drive and South Coolum Road to West Coolum Road. Together these projects will ensure a safe and efficient connection to the local road network and improve access to the Sunshine Motorway for nearby communities, including:

• Coolum Beach
• Mount Coolum
• Yaroomba
• Marcoola.

The project is expected to reduce traffic congestion on key local roads, including David Low Way and School Road/Yandina-Coolum Road intersection, by providing an alternative route for motorists.

Community feedback from engagement undertaken in 2021 and 2023 on the Sunshine Motorway (Mooloolaba - Peregian), David Low Way to Yandina–Coolum Road, duplication project helped shape this concept layout.

The concept layout for the south-facing ramps at West Coolum Road is shown below and will guide the detailed design phase.

Key features

• an exit ramp for motorists exiting the Sunshine Motorway on to West Coolum Road
• widening to provide dedicated left and right turn lanes at the intersection with West Coolum Road
• an acceleration lane for southbound motorists entering the motorway
• wayfinding signage to provide advance notice to motorists
• a raised traffic island on West Coolum Road east of the overpass to improve wayfinding and separate traffic
• safety features including new lighting and a raised traffic median to separate opposing traffic on the motorway.

The community is now invited to provide feedback on the concept layout, which will be used to inform future project phases.

Consultation closes Friday 15 May 2026.