Virtual view of coast traffic

A bird’s eye view of traffic conditions is now just a mouse click away for Sunshine Coast motorists.

Acting Minister for Transport and Main Roads, John Mickel, said seven web cameras are now on line and watching over key Sunshine Coast roads.

“The webcams refresh every 60 seconds to give drivers a virtual view of traffic conditions before the hitting the road.

“It means motorists can save time by planning their journeys around potential traffic problems.”

Mr Mickel said Main Roads had invested $50,000 to beam the Sunshine Coast’s arterial roads into cyberspace and onto computer screens.

“We’re using the information super highway to deliver up to the minute information on local highway conditions to help motorists steer clear of congestion and major incidents.

“And to ensure maximum benefit, our webcams have been perched high above roads with a history of delays and traffic accidents,” he said.

The new webcams can be downloaded by going to www.131940.qld.gov.au and clicking on the North Coast icon.

The Sunshine Coast cameras now online include:

• Bruce Highway and Caloundra Road Interchange;
• Caloundra Road in the Parklands region;
• Sunshine Motorway at Pacific Paradise;
• Sunshine Motorway at Tanawah;
• Nicklin Way near Jessica Boulevard;
• Aerodrome Road near the Sunshine Plaza; and
• Caboolture River Road at Morayfield.

Member for Pumicestone, Carryn Sullivan, said an eighth camera, at the Bruce Highway and Bribie Island Road Interchange, will be up and running by the end of the month.

“The webcam at the Bribie Island Road Interchange will be an invaluable tool for local motorists to beat traffic congestion particularly during peak holiday periods,” she said.

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