The Queensland Government is delivering a major congestion busting plan to ease traffic on Caloundra Road, with the project taking a major step forward after last week’s State Budget.

For the first time, the Caloundra Congestion Busting Plan has been listed in the Budget’s Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program, putting the five projects in the plan on the agenda and one step closer to delivery.

The plan will also futureproof the Caloundra traffic network to accommodate future growth by providing an alternative access route into the Caloundra CBD, upgrades to key intersections and support-enhanced public transport infrastructure.

These generational infrastructure projects are part of the Queensland Government’s Safer Roads, Better Transport Plan to get busy roads flowing again, improving safety and supporting the growing Sunshine Coast community.

The Caloundra Congestion Busting Plan includes:

• Completing the Nicklin Way to Third Avenue connection to take traffic off the Nicklin Way, Caloundra Road and Pelican Waters Boulevard roundabout, providing alternative access into Caloundra CBD.

• Constructing a new Kawana Way Link Road/Bells Creek Arterial Road overpass over Caloundra Road to keep traffic moving. 

• Upgrading the Bellvista Boulevard-Caloundra Road intersection including adding slip lanes to and from Caloundra Road to boost capacity.

• Upgrading the intersection of Nicklin Way, Caloundra Road, and Pelican Waters Boulevard.

• A new link between Aura Boulevard to Pelican Waters Boulevard to ease pressure on Caloundra Road. 
  

More than 32,000 vehicles travel the Caloundra Road corridor every day, making it one of the busiest arterial roads outside of Brisbane, with at least 30% growth in traffic in the past two decades.

Premier David Crisafulli said the Caloundra Congestion Busting Plan would ease the pressure on a choked Caloundra Road.

“We stood here before the election and promised to put an end to the Caloundra carpark and we are delivering on that promise,” Premier Crisafulli said.

“Traffic has been clogged up here for too long, which is why we are removing the gridlock to get Caloundra Road flowing again.”

Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie said the investment reflected the Queensland Government’s commitment to delivering the generational infrastructure needed for Queensland’s future.

“This is about more than just reducing congestion - it’s about creating a transport network that supports economic growth, enhances liveability, and ensures Queensland is ready to shine on the global stage in 2032,” Deputy Premier said.

“The Caloundra Congestion Busting Plan is a prime example of how we are investing to deliver for Queenslanders.”