Significant junctions, including a “tricky” inner-town intersection, are in line for upgrades after a $2 million funding commitment.
The Chevallum Road, Jubilee Drive and Margaret Street connections at Palmwoods and the Diamond and Elm streets and the Myall and Elm streets crossroads at Cooroy have been earmarked for improvements by Labor.
The funding would go towards business cases that would inform the work that needs to be done.
Labor member for Nicklin Rob Skelton said it was important to improve safety and traffic flow at Palmwoods.
“Road safety matters to my community,” he said.
“I will continue to collaborate with (Sunshine Coast) council to find the best solution for Palmwoods,” he said.
“That is a tricky intersection and, with a growing population, we know we need to fix it sooner rather than later.”
The work would involve addressing neighbouring junctions on either side of the rail bridge, including the Chevallum Road and Woombye Palmwoods Road T-intersection to the east and the Jubilee Drive, Margaret Street, Woombye Palmwoods Road intersection to the west.
A business case is also slated for the Diamond and Elm streets and Myall and Elm streets intersections at Cooroy.
Options that allow for future traffic growth and pedestrian and cyclist safety have been identified.
“This funding will speed up the process to a safe fix,” Mr Skelton said.
“I want to thank all the community advocates who have pushed hard to make this happen.”
The funding pledge comes after upgrades to Myall Street, including resurfacing, were announced in August.
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