The Queensland Government has awarded a contract to begin the next stage of early works for the Mooloolah River Interchange (MRI).
McIlwain Civil Engineering and SEE Civil Joint Venture will deliver the works, including major earthworks and embankment construction to prepare the site for the full interchange upgrade.
The MRI plans to connect the Sunshine Motorway, Nicklin Way, and Brisbane Road, alleviating a significant bottleneck for the region. Works on the project first began in late 2025.
This most recent early works package will see tens of thousands of tonnes of material moved to build a strong foundation for the new interchange infrastructure, which is a critical step in unlocking the next phase of transport investment on the Sunshine Coast.
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The works will reshape the interchange in preparation for The Wave (Stage Three) bus rapid transit system, and will plan to support the future metro corridor and improve traffic flow through one of the Sunshine Coast’s busiest areas.
Progress also continues on The Wave (Stage Three) with new maps released today showing where The Wave will run between the Sunshine Coast University Hospital and Mountain Creek, including confirmed corridor alignment and station locations.
“Both the MRI and The Wave will reduce congestion, improve safety and support a high-frequency metro system that connects people to jobs, healthcare and education,” said Brent Mickelberg, State Minister for Transport and Main Roads.
