About the CTCU

The CTCU has been informed by more than a decade of community engagement, including consultation on transport studies, planning schemes and concept designs.

The project will provide a new connection into the Caloundra CBD and help to reduce traffic congestion at the Caloundra Road/Nicklin Way/Pelican Waters Boulevard roundabout along with  flow-on benefits for local roads in Currimundi, Dicky Beach and Moffat Beach. 

The project includes extensive new active transport infrastructure including a pedestrian and cyclist underpass at West Terrace, a separated two-way cycle track, and new priority and signalised crossings.

Construction is underway and progressing simultaneously on both sections of this jointly funded project.

Section 1: Omrah Avenue to Arthur Street – funded and delivered by Sunshine Coast Council.

Section 2: Nicklin Way and Third Avenue extension – delivered by Council and jointly funded by TMR and Council.

About the project

Section 1 includes:

• a new access road linking Omrah Avenue to Bowman Road and Oval Avenue
• a new 4-way signalised intersection at Omrah Avenue, Bowman Road, and Oval Avenue
• new separated walking and cycling paths to improve active transport access to Caloundra
• pedestrian and cyclist priority crossings and raised crossings
• bus stops
• new signalised intersection at Oval Avenue and First Avenue
• new signalised intersection at Oval Avenue and Third Avenue
• extra traffic/turning lanes on Oval Avenue
• upgraded footpaths
• landscaping 

Section 2 includes:

• a new 4-way signalised intersection connecting Nicklin Way and Third Avenue
• an extension of Third Avenue between Nicklin Way and Arthur Street with 2 lanes in each direction
• a new underpass at West Terrace to provide safer pedestrian and cyclist movements
• new separated walking and cycling paths to improve active transport access to Caloundra
• smart lighting featuring motion activation and dimming to improve safety and reduce energy use.
• Landscaping.
  

Where to from here

Section 1 early works, including the demolition of properties has been completed. Major construction started late-September 2026 and will progress simultaneously on both sections of the project. Read the latest Community Update for what to expect during construction. 

Council and TMR are working closely with contractor SEE Civil to coordinate construction activities, manage project staging and sequencing, and keep residents, businesses and road users informed throughout delivery.

Initial works will include establishing site offices and construction laydown areas, installing environmental controls, constructing site access tracks, undertaking vegetation clearing where required, modifying traffic islands, and carrying out underground water main and drainage works.

Where construction activities are expected to directly impact nearby residents or businesses, advance notification will be provided to those properties before works begin.

The project is anticipated to be completed by mid-2028, weather and site conditions permitting.

For the latest project updates, construction schedules, traffic impacts and frequently asked questions, visit the Community Updates. The webpage will be updated regularly as work progresses.

Project timeline

• 2013 – 2020 – Various studies and master plans incorporating consideration of new transport routes
• 2021 – 2022 Community feedback sought on concept design
• 2022 – Detailed design began
• 2022-2024 – Stakeholder Interest Group (SIG) meetings conducted
• 2023-2025 – Detailed design continues
• 2024-2025 – Early works upgrade of Bowman Road and Gosling Street intersection
• May 2025 – Detailed design finalised
• Mid-2026 - Construction tender process conducted
• September 2026 – EPBC approval granted and construction starts
• October 2026 – Final SIG meeting to be held
• Mid 2028* – Construction complete.

Contact the project team

Keep up to date on the project as it progresses by subscribing for construction notifications and project updates.

To contact the CTCU project team, please email CTCU@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.