TRANSPORT and Main Roads (TMR) released images recently showing exactly what a new bridge would look like at Bli Bli.

The release of the proposed design is only for future planning, and there is at this stage no timeline for any works to be conducted on the project. Community feedback is being encouraged on the design proposal, as this feedback will inform any future works.

Community consultation for the full 27.4 km stretch of the Maroochydore-Noosa Road, including David Low Way, was conducted from October 4, 2022, to November 7, 2022. Feedback gathered during this period regarding the Bli Bli bridge has informed planning investigations to date.

Planning for a future upgrade of Bli Bli bridge has proposed a new bridge to the north of the existing bridge.

The proposed planning layout has been released, and community feedback on the proposed planning layout continues to be welcomed and will be used in future project phases.

Key features include a wider bridge deck with two lanes of traffic (one in each direction), road shoulders and dedicated active transport facilities. Active transport improvements include a wider path for pedestrians, bike riders and mobility device users on the southern side of the new bridge with active transport paths connecting to Bli Bli village and Muller Park.

The proposed planning layout includes the ability to convert the bridge to four lanes should traffic demands require this in the future.

The Queensland Government remains committed to maintaining the existing Bli Bli bridge to allow continued safe operation for all users, and regular inspections are conducted as part of the structure’s maintenance program to monitor its condition and enable any necessary repairs.

Timeframes for future stages are unknown and will depend on future funding commitments and competing statewide priorities.

Project priorities and funding needs are reviewed and re-evaluated regularly by the department to ensure that as many positive road outcomes as possible are obtained within a finite budget.

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The project team can be contacted via email at NCR_Planning_Comms@tmr.qld.gov.au or by telephone on 07 5451 7055.