Early works are set to begin in preparation to upgrade the Currumbin Creek Road and Bienvenue Drive intersection, on the Gold Coast.
Weather and construction conditions permitting, the early works which will include tree and vegetation clearing, and relocating water and power utilities are expected to begin later this month.
The upgrade, which will help to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion at this busy Currumbin Waters intersection, will be welcomed by local residents.
Main works being undertaken will include:
- The addition of a signalised left turn slip lane from Currumbin Creek Road into Bienvenue Drive.
- Increased capacity for vehicles turning right from Bienvenue Drive into Currumbin Creek Road.
- Extending the right turn lane into Bienvenue Drive.
The intersection will also be made safer for pedestrians and cyclists with the addition of a new bike lane on Currumbin Creek Road and a signalised pedestrian crossing at the intersection.
Upgrades to existing pedestrian ramps within the intersection, footpath construction and drainage improvements are also planned.
Construction on the upgrade is expected to start in early 2025.
The tender for construction works is being released in late 2024 and can be viewed at https://etender.hpw.qld.gov.au/.
As stated by Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King:
"Across Queensland and here in Currumbin we are getting on with the job of delivering the transport infrastructure local residents need and deserve.
"With early works starting and the upgrade expected to get underway early next year, people living in Currumbin Waters will get where they need to go safer and sooner."
As stated by Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads Bart Mellish:
"The $10 million upgrade is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments, showing our commitment to upgrading roads in south east Queensland.
"Once complete this upgrade will improve safety for surrounding residents and road users.
"These necessary upgrades may cause some disruption whilst under construction, but my department and the contractor will work with surrounding residents to ensure impacts are mitigated wherever we possibly can.
"We would like to thank road users and the local community for their patience during these works."
As stated by Senator for Queensland Murray Watt:
"This intersection upgrade at Currumbin will deliver much-needed safety benefits, improve traffic flow and reduce congestion for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians alike. It's great to see it get underway soon.
"The Albanese and Miles Governments are committed to significantly reducing the number of deaths and serious injuries on our roads, and improving road safety at this busy intersection is a great example of that commitment in action."
