Breaking ground on M1 works Pimpama

Work has begun today on a major upgrade of the Exit 49 (Pimpama) Interchange to improve safety and bust congestion on the M1.

A new bridge over the motorway, additional traffic lanes, on and off-ramp upgrades and new signalised intersections to replace roundabouts will keep traffic moving safely and efficiently.

The $110.768 million project is funded 50:50 between the Australian and Queensland governments, including a developer contribution of $305,000.

The project is expected to be complete in 2024, weather and construction conditions permitting.

For more information, visit www.tmr.qld.gov.au/projects/exit49

For up-to-date traffic and road condition information, call 13 19 40, visit www.qldtraffic.qld.gov.au or download the QldTraffic app.

Quotes attributable to Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King:

 "I'm pleased to announce Queensland based company Seymour Whyte is starting work to transform the M1 interchange at Pimpama.

"The upgrade will reduce queueing on the M1 and keep traffic moving efficiently and safely through the busy interchange.

"This investment will ease pressure on a known bottleneck on the northern end of the Gold Coast and help improve commuter times.

"It is a great win for Gold Coasters, who will find themselves getting home sooner and safer once the upgrade is complete."

Quotes attributable to Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey:

"Pimpama is one of the fastest growing regions in the country and today we are kicking off works to help new and old Pimpama residents home safer.

“We know the community here has outgrown the dual roundabout interchange which is why signalised intersections will be created on either side, along with extended on and off-ramps.

“The changes will minimise the frustrating time spent exiting the M1 in either direction, all while keeping traffic flowing over the M1 thanks to a new overpass.

“If you don’t travel by car, we’ve got you covered with new bike lanes and pathways for safer travel also being built into the upgrade.

“This is a big project that will support about 175 good Queensland jobs over the life of the project, and will benefit local suppliers along the way.

“The Palaszczuk Labor Government is backing the Gold Coast like never before, as evidenced by our seventh record road and transport budget.

“The Gold Coast is growing so our transport infrastructure needs to keep pace, which is why we’re delivering over $5 billion in projects across Logan, the Gold Coast and surrounds.

“That’s seven times more than the Queensland LNP committed to keep the Gold Coast moving in their last transport budget.

“Only Labor is building a bigger, better Gold Coast and we’re building it right now.”

Quotes attributable to Gold Coast-based Queensland Government Minister Meaghan Scanlon:

“The Gold Coast is growing rapidly, and our city needs the infrastructure and services to accommodate the 800,000 people that’ll call it home by the time the Olympics roll around.

“That’s why we’re investing in three new train stations, a new $1.3 billion hospital in Coomera, light rail and major upgrades to the M1.

“This upgrade is something I know local families have been looking forward to.

“With Exit 49 underway, Gold Coast families are seeing a pipeline of projects for our city that’ll rapidly come online.

“Major investments in roads and health now means better services, good jobs and protecting our great lifestyle as we grow.”

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