Bruce Highway upgrade – Caloundra road to Sunshine motorway, Australia

28th July 2017

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Bruce Highway upgrade – Caloundra road to Sunshine motorway.

Location
Queensland, Australia.

Client
Australian government and Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Project Description
The project entails the upgrade of the Bruce Highway to six lanes, including major upgrades to both interchanges and the delivery of a new two-way western service road for local traffic between Steve Irwin Way and Tanawha Tourist Drive.

The works include transforming the Caloundra road interchange into a diverging diamond interchange (DDI), the first to be built in Australia. The DDI is a unique design for reducing traffic congestion and improving safety for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. It also has a smaller footprint than traditional interchange designs.

Jobs to Be Created
None stated.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
Major construction is expected to be completed by late 2020, weather permitting.

Latest Developments
Arup is providing design services for the project, which will increase safety and ease congestion for the 40 000 motorists who use the Caloundra road and Sunshine motorway interchanges daily.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Arup (design services).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads, tel +61 7 3405 0985.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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