Sunny Coast motorists separated for safety

The Palaszczuk Government is investing nearly $1 million to reduce the risks of head on crashes on busy Sunshine Coast roads.

Wide centre line treatment work will be undertaken on the Sunshine Motorway and Emu Mountain Road to provide a safer separation between motorists travelling in opposite directions.

Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the $900,000 project would improve safety on the two-lane Sunshine Motorway and on Emu Mountain Road, from Coolum to Noosa.

“These works will increase the separation between motorists travelling in opposing directions in the high speed lanes on these busy roads,” Mr Bailey said.

“The new treatments will also prohibit overtaking in an effort to reduce the high number of crashes recorded on that stretch of the motorway.

“This is ultimately going to save lives and reduce the trauma caused from road crashes, and I’m proud to be part of a government that has such a strong focus on road safety.”

Mr Bailey said 23 crashes were recorded at the two road sections over the past five years.

Works are expected to start late this month and take about two months to complete, weather permitting.

Works will occur at night, between 7pm and 6am, from Sunday to Thursday to minimise disruption to motorists.

Emergency vehicles will be given priority access through the work zone.

The works are part of the Queensland Government’s Targeted Road Safety program which aims to introduce safety improvements at known and potential crash locations.

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