Project Spotlight: Bruce Highway Upgrade - Maroochydore Road Interchange
Construction activities are anticipated to start in the coming months to upgrade the Maroochydore Road and Mons Road interchanges in Forest Glen, here on the Sunshine Coast.
Key features of the project include:
a new 4-lane eastbound bridge at the Maroochydore Road interchange over the Bruce Highway to increase capacity;
traffic signals at the 4 ramp intersections at the Maroochydore Road interchange to improve safety and travel reliability;
connection of the Mons Road and Maroochydore Road interchanges via service roads east and west of the Bruce Highway for local traffic;
relocation of the northbound off ramp at Mons Road south to a new roundabout at the intersection of Rainforest and Chevallum Road;
reconfiguring the interchange ramps to meet current standards and closure of north-facing ramps at Mons Road;
active transport provisions for cyclists and pedestrians through the Maroochydore Road interchange connecting to the east service road.
The Department of Transport and Main Roads has awarded the major construction contract for the Bruce Highway Upgrade – Maroochydore Road Interchanges project to John Holland - Seymour Whyte Joint Venture, with works commencing soon. Similar to the CR2SM project, we expect exciting challenges to arise from the complex interaction of existing and design drainage, heavily influenced by traffic management.
More information available on The Department of Transport and Main Roads website.
