Rain means traffic jams will continue for a while yet

Nambour Connection Road roundabout on Sunday.

Frustrated motorists will have to wait another year for disruptions to ease on the Maroochydore Road and Nambour Connection Road roundabout.

The Department of Transport and Main Roads has advised Nicklin MP Rob Skelton that rain has caused delays to the project timelines. 

“Unfortunately the completion date for the Bruce Highway – Maroochydore Road Interchange has been pushed back to mid-2023 due to recent wet weather impacting the site, I appreciate the community’s patience while the project is being completed.”

Construction started in early June 2020 and completion had been expected late this year.

Mr Skelton had better news about nearby works.

“I look forward to the opening of the newly relocated Exit 200 to Mons Rd next month,” Mr Skelton said. “The exit will connect to a new roundabout at the intersection of Chevallum Road and Rainforest Road and will form part of the western service road running alongside the Bruce Highway.”

The Maroochydore Road and Mons Road Interchanges project is  part of the Bruce Highway Upgrade Program to improve safety, ease congestion and cater for future traffic growth. 

The $301.25 million project will convert the existing Maroochydore Road and Nambour Connection Road roundabout to a fully controlled signalised interchange. 

Residents are encouraged to contact the project team with any enquiries on: Phone: 1800 512 211 or Email: bhmip@tmr.qld.gov.au