Upgrades to Exit 54 at Coomera expected to ease traffic congestion on northern Gold Coast

A second overpass bridge opened near the Pacific Motorway at Coomera will ease chaotic traffic congestion near Exit 54 says Queensland Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey.

Exit 54 upgrade at Coomera. Picture: Mark Boothman MP.

A second overpass bridge opened near the Pacific Motorway at Coomera will ease chaotic traffic congestion near Exit 54 says Queensland Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey.

The Minister said motorists would see an immediate improvement in traffic flow near Exit 54 this week after a second overpass bridge opened along with a northbound loop off-ramp and a new intersection.

But Mr Bailey said upgrades to transport infrastructure in the area were far from over.

“The new overpass and intersection will be opened in a temporary configuration as work continues on building centre medians and road shoulders,” he said.

“The bridge will be opened to two lanes eastbound and one lane westbound in the short term. “The final lane configurations should be ready for traffic in the next few months.”

The eastern side of the Pacific Motorway will also see a number of minor upgrades soon but Minister Bailey said all work should be completed by late 2016.

“The eastern service road roundabout at the heavy vehicle weighbridge opened earlier this month, as well as the new access to Coomera Cemetery,” he said.

“The eastern side of the interchange is shaping up well and motorists can really start to visualise how the interchange will operate once the upgrade is finished.”

The work is part of $74.7 million in upgrades paid for by both State and Federal Governments as well as developers.