Early works to begin on Currumbin Waters intersection upgrade

Works to prepare for the major upgrade of the Currumbin Creek Road and Bienvenue Drive intersection on the Gold Coast will soon get underway. 

Early works will include tree and vegetation clearing, and relocation of water and power utilities will commence later this month, weather and construction conditions permitting. 

“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 fo safer and sooner,” Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King said. 

The tender for the project’s main construction works is expected to be released to market later this year through the Queensland Government’s eTender website. 

Upgrades to the busy Currumbin Waters intersection will help improve traffic flow and bust congestion in the area. 

“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,” Senator for Queensland Murray Watt said. 

The intersection upgrade is proposed to include: 

• The addition of a signalised left turn slip lane from Currimbin 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 

Pedestrians and cyclists will also benefit from the intersection upgrade with the addition of a new bike lane on Currumbin Creek Road and a signalised pedestrian crossing at the intersection. 

Other works such as upgrades to existing pedestrian paths within the intersection, footpath construction and drainage improvements have also been planned to be carried out. 

Major construction works on the Currumbin Creek Road and Bienvenue Drive intersection upgrade is expected to begin in early 2025. 

“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,” QLD Minister for Transport and Main Roads Bart Mellish said. 

Source: Queensland Government – Media Statements; Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government; Queensland Government – Department of Transport and Main Roads