en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads has recently issued a detailed design tender for the Sunshine Motorway (Mt Coolum section), involving the addition of two southbound ramps and the modification of the West Coolum Road interchange. This project is part of the road upgrade from the Sunshine Motorway to the West Coolum Road interchange and will be integrated with the Sunshine Coast Regional Council's solutions for connecting Beach Avenue, South Coolum Road, and West Road.

The tender is directed at a panel of qualified experts to alleviate traffic congestion at the Yandina-Coolum Road roundabout by completing the detailed design for the road upgrade. Currently, the draft concept design has entered the community consultation phase, with the feedback period closing on May 15, 2026. The detailed design will incorporate interfaces with local road networks such as the Sunshine Coast's Beach Avenue. Upon completion, the design is expected to significantly enhance the efficiency of the local tourism and freight corridor by increasing southbound traffic capacity.

Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Brent Mickelberg, stated that this project is a long-awaited upgrade that will bring tangible changes to local residents. He noted that the populations of the Coolum and Mt Coolum communities are growing rapidly, and infrastructure needs to keep pace with this development.

Maroochydore State MP, Fiona Simpson, said that the release of the draft concept provides residents with an opportunity to voice their opinions on this critical project to ensure safety and efficiency. She encouraged community participation in the feedback process, aiming for better connectivity, higher safety, and improved quality of life through a stronger economy.

This project is part of Queensland's infrastructure plan and will support the continued growth of local tourism, property, and logistics transportation. The next step involves the state government optimizing the design based on community feedback and launching a construction tender upon design completion.

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