Exit numbering system expanded on the Bruce Highway
Published Wednesday, 09 February, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Minister for Main Roads
The Honourable Craig Wallace
Thirteen new exit numbers will be installed along the Bruce Highway to make it easier for drivers to find their way to Caboolture and the Sunshine Coast.
Main Roads Minister Craig Wallace said work had started at the 13 major interchanges, which would be numbered according to their distance from the New South Wales and Queensland border via the Gateway and Pacific Motorways.
“Each exit between Caboolture and Cooroy will have a unique number motorists can identify, making finding the right exit a lot easier,” Mr Wallace said.
“Because it’s distance rather than a sequential numbering system, it means we can simply add new numbers when we build more interchanges without having to change existing exit numbers.
“It is a handy way for travellers to calculate the distance of their journeys.”
Mr Wallace said the number system was introduced on the Gold Coast a few years ago and had proven to be highly successful.
“We have received positive feedback from Gold Coast business owners saying their customers find it simpler to indentify numbers instead of names,” he said.
“We encourage the Sunshine Coast and Moreton business communities to embrace the new system by quoting the exit numbers when giving directions and promoting their businesses.”
The new exit numbers, with a total project cost of $450,000, will be included in future editions of street directories, touring maps, and navigational equipment.
Exit numbers and roads include:
Exit number from the Bruce Highway / Road name
Exit 157 - Pumicestone Road
Exit 163 - Steve Irwin Way
Exit 171 - Johnston Road
Exit 188 - Steve Irwin Way / Caloundra Road
Exit 190 - Frizzo Road / Pignata Road
Exit 194 - Sunshine Motorway
Exit 200 - Chevallum Road / Mons Road
Exit 201 - Nambour Connection Road/ Maroochydore Road
Exit 208 - Nambour - Bli Bli Road
Exit 210 - Nambour Connection Road
Exit 215 - Yandina - Coolum Road
Exit 224 - Eumundi - Noosa Road / Eumundi- Kenilworth Road
Exit 230 - Cooroy Connection Road
Media contact: Minister’s office 3896 3691
Main Roads Minister Craig Wallace said work had started at the 13 major interchanges, which would be numbered according to their distance from the New South Wales and Queensland border via the Gateway and Pacific Motorways.
“Each exit between Caboolture and Cooroy will have a unique number motorists can identify, making finding the right exit a lot easier,” Mr Wallace said.
“Because it’s distance rather than a sequential numbering system, it means we can simply add new numbers when we build more interchanges without having to change existing exit numbers.
“It is a handy way for travellers to calculate the distance of their journeys.”
Mr Wallace said the number system was introduced on the Gold Coast a few years ago and had proven to be highly successful.
“We have received positive feedback from Gold Coast business owners saying their customers find it simpler to indentify numbers instead of names,” he said.
“We encourage the Sunshine Coast and Moreton business communities to embrace the new system by quoting the exit numbers when giving directions and promoting their businesses.”
The new exit numbers, with a total project cost of $450,000, will be included in future editions of street directories, touring maps, and navigational equipment.
Exit numbers and roads include:
Exit number from the Bruce Highway / Road name
Exit 157 - Pumicestone Road
Exit 163 - Steve Irwin Way
Exit 171 - Johnston Road
Exit 188 - Steve Irwin Way / Caloundra Road
Exit 190 - Frizzo Road / Pignata Road
Exit 194 - Sunshine Motorway
Exit 200 - Chevallum Road / Mons Road
Exit 201 - Nambour Connection Road/ Maroochydore Road
Exit 208 - Nambour - Bli Bli Road
Exit 210 - Nambour Connection Road
Exit 215 - Yandina - Coolum Road
Exit 224 - Eumundi - Noosa Road / Eumundi- Kenilworth Road
Exit 230 - Cooroy Connection Road
Media contact: Minister’s office 3896 3691