As well as the two projects commissioned today, there's also the $45 million Nerang South Interchange Upgrade (completed); the $19 million Coomera Interchange Upgrade (completed); the $60 million Robina Interchange Upgrade (starting shortly); and the $158 million widening of the Motorway to six lanes between Nerang - Exit 73 - and Worongary - Exit 77 (underway).

Varsity Lakes Interchange...

The upgrade involved:

• Removal of the roundabouts and upgrading both intersections to traffic signals;


• Provision of a new southbound exit ramp to Reedy Creek Road;


• Provision of an additional traffic lane in each direction at the southern end of Scottsdale Drive;


• Improving access for businesses in Crown Court and provision of an alternative access for businesses on Scottsdale Drive;


• Improving access to Varsity Lakes rail station; and


• Improving pedestrian and cycle facilities across the Motorway.

The benefits of the project include:

• Improved capacity and safety for road users;


• Improved pedestrian and cycle facilities;


• Reduced congestion through this section of the Motorway;


• Improved access to and from Robina Town Centre; and


• Addressing the needs of the broader road network.

Jobs supported during construction (direct and indirect): 183

Mudgeeraba Interchange...

The upgrade involved:

• Duplication of the overpass bridge to allow for six lanes across the motorway;


• Provision for pedestrians and cyclists across the new overpass;


• Installation of a signalised intersection at the northbound exit ramp junction with Mudgeeraba Road; and


• Installation of signalised intersections between the southbound exit ramp and Highfield Drive and between the southbound entry ramp and Glades Drive.

The benefits of the project include:

• Improved capacity and safety for road users;


• Reduced congestion through this section of the Motorway;


• Improved pedestrian and cycle facilities;


• Improved connectivity for communities to the west of the Motorway with schools, shops and offices to the east of the Motorway; and


• Addressing the needs of the broader road network.

Jobs supported during construction (direct and indirect): 240