Road Works Information
Below is a list of the current road work that may affect traffic flow on major South Coast Hinterland Roads. Click here for Main Roads Road Project Information.
1. GOLD COAST CITY—GOLD COAST HIGHWAY UPGRADE AND BUSLANES (Broadbeach to Miami)
Construction of Stage 1 is nearing completion, with concreting, fencing, electrical works for signals and street lighting, and median landscaping all underway. Further work on four new sets of traffic signals could cause lane closures for short periods during the day, but these will be in off-peak times. In the evenings, from about 8pm, the line-markers are progressively line-marking the length of the project.
Motorists should expect frequent changes to lane closures during these works, and are urged to observe the 40km/h speed limit and follow the roadside signs and directions.
2. GOLD COAST CITY-SOUTHPORT-Smith Street and North Street (Brooke Avenue / Beale St to Tate Street)
On Thursday 28 August, construction of the final asphalt layer will begin. This work will start in the eastbound right lane from the high school through to Tate Street, and traffic on Smith and North streets will be directed onto the left lane at this time. Asphalting will then move to the westbound right lane, and traffic will again be diverted to the left lane. After the right lane is asphalted, the works will progress to asphalting the T3 and left lane in both directions.
During these works, north and southbound access to High Street, at the temporary roundabout, will be affected periodically and motorists will need to follow detour signs. Short disruptions and road closures will also affect access to King street, George Street, Tate Street, and the Smith Street section behind Baden-Powell Park.
3. GOLD COAST CITY—NERANG—Pacific Motorway (Exit 73—Nerang South Interchange)
The deck units for the new bridge are scheduled for placement on Monday, 25 August to Thursday, 28 August, 7.00pm to 5.00am. During these night works traffic on the Pacific Motorway will be reduced to one lane, detoured and travelling at 40km/h. Motorists should expect short delays and consider taking alternative routes if convenient. The Nielsens Road bridge maximum vehicle height on the motorway is 5.2m. This height restriction will be in place for approximately 3 months during the construction of the new bridge.
Concrete works are well advanced adjacent to the northbound traffic lanes on the motorway for the construction of a 400m long retaining wall. The road construction on the eastern side of the motorway is progressing well, with the asphalt works commencing and pavement works continuing.
Spencer Road is one lane only from Indy Court to Nielsens Road, and this arrangement will continue for approximately two months. Once Spencer Road is reinstated to two directional traffic flow, Hinkler Drive will be closed from the Alexander Drive roundabout to Page Court. Motorists wishing to travel along Hinkler Drive will be redirected to travel along Spencer Road.
GOLD COAST CITY-HELENSVALE - Hope Island Road
Roadwork's on Hope Island Road from Anaheim Drive to Gracemere Drive are well underway and are scheduled for completion by September 2008. Two lanes in each direction are operational for traffic, except in the Robinson Creek Bridge area. Traffic will be diverted to a single lane each way at this road section, including the new Robinson Creek Bridge . This arrangement will remain in place until the completion of the second new bridge in September 2008.
Motorists are advised to drive carefully and follow the directions of the controllers and roadside signs.
GOLD COAST CITY-OXENFORD - Tamborine-Oxenford Road Deviation
Construction work on the deviation is underway and traffic between Riversdale Drive and Old Pacific Highway has been reduced to 40km/h from Monday to Saturday between 7am and 5pm.
The Regatta Avenue entry and exit from Tamborine-Oxenford Road to Essen Place will be temporarily closed to traffic until early October 2008. Residents will be able to enter and exit Regatta Waters estate at the intersection of Tamborine-Oxenford Road and Riversdale Drive. The project is due for completion in March 2009.
GOLD COAST CITY-WOLFFDENE-Beaudesert-Beenleigh Road-(Dunns Road to Needham Road)
A Safer Roads Sooner project on the Beaudesert-Beenleigh Rd, Wolffdene has started and will take up to six weeks to complete, weather permitting. The works will improve safety with intersection upgrades and removal of roadside hazards.
The project will provide right turn lanes at the intersections of:
Dunns Rd
Luscombe Cr
Veivers Rd
Halls Rd
Needham Rd
Access to all intersections will be maintained throughout the works. Occasional lane closures during tree felling operations may occur. Speed through the work site will be reduced to 40km/h. Traffic controllers will be on the road during lane closures.
LOGAN CITY—MUNRUBEN—Mount Lindesay Hwy
Construction of Mt Lindesay Highway service roads from Chambers Flat Road to Correen Road, and from Stoney Camp Road to Kensington Drive, is in progress. Construction of the bridge over Norris Creek, and the major culvert at Chambers Creek, is also underway with most minor drainage structures installed.
The 100km/h posted speed limit on Mt Lindesay highway has been reduced to 80km/h through the work zone for the duration of construction.
During working hours, the speed is at times further reduced to 40km/h or 60km/h, as required. Motorists are asked to exercise caution and be patient when driving through this area.
SCENIC RIM REGION - BOONAH—Boonah-Fassifern Road
Culvert replacement works are continuing on Boonah-Fassifern Road, 250 metres east of the intersection with Cunningham Highway. Over the course of this project, traffic will be diverted over a sidetrack and intermittent lane closures will occur. Completion of the culverts is expected by end of September 2008.
SCENIC RIM REGION - RUNNING CREEK—Running Creek Road
Construction of a new bridge at crossing no. 7 is continuing and is scheduled to be completed by November 2008, weather permitting. Working hours are 6.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, with traffic disruptions being kept to a minimum, however intermittent delays may occur. Motorists are advised to drive carefully and follow directions of traffic controllers and roadside signs.
SCENIC RIM REGION —WONGLEPONG—Beaudesert-Nerang Road
Roadwork's are continuing to widen the existing section of road, and then seal the surface of Beaudesert-Nerang Road, from the intersection with Mundoolun Connection Road to Elysian Fields. Traffic controllers will direct traffic during the works, and the speed limit through the site will be reduced to 40km/h. Delays of up to 15 minutes may be experienced. This work is expected to continue until the end of August 2008, weather permitting.
Data last updated 28/08/2008 at 06:21 hrs
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