$200,000 for Eumundi-Noosa Road planning study and speed limit review

Future safety upgrades to Eumundi-Noosa Road will be identified through a $200,000 Palaszczuk Government funded planning study. 

Acting Transport and Main Roads Minister Mick de Brenni said the $200,000 study was in direct response to community concerns raised. 

“Locals have raised concerns about the safety and performance of Eumundi-Noosa Road and the Palaszczuk Government is taking steps to address these issues,” Mr de Brenni said.

“I’ve been lucky enough to have family living in Noosa meaning I’m very familiar with what is a beautiful stretch of road and the numerous tricky spots along it.” 

“Regrettably there have been serious crashes on this road, and we want to find out the best way to prevent these from happening. 

“The planning study will determine what improvements are necessary to provide Sunshine Coast motorists with a safer road. 

“It will address capacity, safety and efficiency measures through a traffic flow study, options analysis and a comprehensive road safety review. 

“The study will be used to develop a strategy of prioritised improvements, as well as cost estimates, so we know what is needed here.

“This road is one of the gateways to a Queensland tourism gem, making it a thoroughfare for drivers unfamiliar with it, so I’m sure this work will be welcomed by locals who’ve raised concerns.” 

Mr de Brenni said Transport and Main Roads was also reviewing the speed limit from Wilkes Lane to Beddington Road, including the intersection with Cash Road. 

“We expect this review to be completed later this year,” he said.

“The section from the Caplick Way roundabout to Wilkes Lane is already 60km/h, including the Seib Road Bridge, so this will not be included in the review. 

“The section from Beddington Road to the 60km/h zone heading towards the Emu Mountain Road roundabout was reviewed in 2016 and the 80km/h speed limit was determined to be safe.” 

The planning study is expected to be completed in 2019. 

Any identified improvements will be assessed against competing state-wide priority infrastructure projects across the state-controlled network.

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