Nicklin Way, Sunshine Coast
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Nicklin Way is a major road in Sunshine Coast
, Queensland
. It runs from the southern end of the Sunshine Motorway
at Mooloolaba
to Caloundra, with the route signed as state route 6. With the population of Sunshine Coast growing quickly, the road is often prone to congestion.
In recent times, development around the Nicklin Way, and new arterial roads linking those areas with the Sunshine Motorway at Sippy Downs
has eased traffic.
Multi-Modal Transport Corridor (MMTC) project
Nicklin Way currently carries 54 000 vehicles per day (vpd) south of the Mooloolah River.
This is estimated to grow to 75 000 vpd by 2016 and 90 000 vpd by 2026. Without another Mooloolah River crossing, Nicklin Way would require eight, then 10 lanes respectively.
An alternative to widening Nicklin Way is the construction of the MMTC from Caloundra Road to the Sunshine Motorway. The MMTC was recognised in previous planning as an alternative north-south transport corridor. This will reduce congestion on Nicklin Way and provide opportunity for development of sustainable solutions such as active transport
(trains, buses, cycling, walking).
Nicklin Way - Buddina, Lutana Street intersection (looking north)
Nicklin Way - Currimundi, Buderim Street intersection (looking North)
Nicklin Way - Minyama, looking south towards Jessica Boulevard
Nicklin Way - Wurtulla, Pringa Street intersection (looking South)
Sunshine Coast, Queensland
The Sunshine Coast is an urban area in South East Queensland, north of the state capital of Brisbane on the Pacific Ocean coastline. Although it does not have a central business district, by population it ranks as the 10th largest metropolis in Australia and the third largest in...
, Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
. It runs from the southern end of the Sunshine Motorway
Sunshine Motorway
The Sunshine Motorway is a thirty-three kilometre Australian motorway on the Sunshine Coast region of Queensland, just north of Brisbane. It was initially a tolled motorway before these were removed in 1993 after excessive complaint regarding any such need of a toll.-Overview:The Sunshine Motorway...
at Mooloolaba
Mooloolaba, Queensland
Mooloolaba is a suburb and tourist resort township on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. It is located north of the state capital, Brisbane, and is part of the Maroochydore urban centre.- Etymology :...
to Caloundra, with the route signed as state route 6. With the population of Sunshine Coast growing quickly, the road is often prone to congestion.
In recent times, development around the Nicklin Way, and new arterial roads linking those areas with the Sunshine Motorway at Sippy Downs
Sippy Downs, Queensland
Sippy Downs is a suburb of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, and is part of the Buderim urban centre. It contains the locality of Chancellor Park, and Australia's newest university, the University of the Sunshine Coast.-History:...
has eased traffic.
Multi-Modal Transport Corridor (MMTC) project
Nicklin Way currently carries 54 000 vehicles per day (vpd) south of the Mooloolah River.
This is estimated to grow to 75 000 vpd by 2016 and 90 000 vpd by 2026. Without another Mooloolah River crossing, Nicklin Way would require eight, then 10 lanes respectively.
An alternative to widening Nicklin Way is the construction of the MMTC from Caloundra Road to the Sunshine Motorway. The MMTC was recognised in previous planning as an alternative north-south transport corridor. This will reduce congestion on Nicklin Way and provide opportunity for development of sustainable solutions such as active transport
(trains, buses, cycling, walking).
Traffic Cameras
Nicklin Way - Bokarina, Main Drive intersection (looking North)Nicklin Way - Buddina, Lutana Street intersection (looking north)
Nicklin Way - Currimundi, Buderim Street intersection (looking North)
Nicklin Way - Minyama, looking south towards Jessica Boulevard
Nicklin Way - Wurtulla, Pringa Street intersection (looking South)