New Website for Exit 190 Community
Today we launched our new website. Since 2014 our community has fought hard to retain 4 entry/exits on the Bruce highway. We were successful in retaining one southbound exit 190, with the other northbound exit being relocated further south (now exit 188). The other 2 entry points onto the Bruce Highway have been relocated north & south of exit 190. With the C2SM development nearing completion, it is time to focus on the businesses who utilise exit 190 and rely on business travel on the Bruce Highway. With this in mind our new Business Directory will list and feature all businesses in the area and will be free to list. Those businesses outside of the area are welcome to advertise (for an annual fee). To list your business click this link: https://www.exit190.com/register-to-submit-your-items/
Why we wanted Exit 190 to remain open
There were 3 main reasons why we started this community. 1. Emergency vehicles response times, 2. Exit 190 is a vital link, 3. Loss of customers & revenue to local small business
Temporary closure of Pignata Road underpass
As part of the Bruce Highway Upgrade – Caloundra Road to Sunshine Motorway (CR2SM), significant works are required under the Bruce Highway bridges between Pignata and Frizzo roads in Palmview (also known as the Pignata Road underpass). A temporary road closure is required at the underpass so that extensive drainage and excavation works can be undertaken safely and efficiently. Excavators will dig approximately three metres below the existing road under the highway. The project team investigated a number of options to construct the new underpass including a staged approach under a single lane operation or alternatively, a full underpass closure. A full closure of the Pignata Road underpass was the preferred option as it will reduce the period of time that works are likely to impact the nearby community and motorists by up to two months, while also ensuring safety is maintained. Works are expected to begin in the week commencing 19 July 2020 and take approximately 6 to 8 weeks to complete, construction and weather conditions permitting Working hours Both day and night works will be required to complete these works. The project’s working hours are: • Night works: Sunday to Thursday, 7pm to 5am • Day works: Monday […]
One way traffic arrangement on Frizzo Road near Aussie World
From Friday 31 January 2020 (weather permitting), a one way traffic arrangement will be in place on Frizzo Road between the Aussie World southern access and Martin Road in Palmview. The southbound lane along this section of Frizzo Road will be closed for approximately six months (weather and construction conditions permitting) to allow for construction of the new western service road. The northbound lane will remain open. Please refer to the map above. What to expect Southbound Bruce Highway access from Martin Road: A diversion route is available via the Bruce Highway northbound, Exit 194 to the Sunshine Motorway and the Sippy Downs interchange. Southbound motorists wishing to access the highway from Martin Road may also choose alternative routes via the local road network. Southbound Bruce Highway access from Aussie World: Southbound motorists wishing to access the highway from the Aussie World car park can use the southern access to Frizzo Road near Aussie World Garage. Northbound Bruce Highway access from Aussie World: Northbound access to the Bruce Highway will remain unchanged. Removal of on-street parking on Frizzo Road: For the safety of motorists and construction workers, it will be necessary to remove on-street parking along this section of Frizzo […]
Temporary Northbound Bruce Highway Exit 190
In the week commencing Tuesday 28January 2020(weather permitting), northbound Bruce Highway traffic travelling to Glenview, Palmview and the Aussie World precinct will usea temporary exit ramp (Exit 190). The temporary northbound Exit 190 will be located just south of Glenview Road. Please refer to the map above. Northbound traffic accessing these areas will no longer exit the highway at the Caloundra Road interchange(at Exit 188). These traffic changes will allow for the closure of the old northbound highway carriage way so that it can be upgraded to the new western service road. Working hours A combination of day and night works will be undertaken to complete these activities.The project’s working hours are: Night works:Sunday to Thursday, 7pm to 5am. Day works:Monday to Saturday, 6am to 6pm. What to expect Traffic detours and lane closures: Prior to the traffic changes,northbound Bruce Highway traffic will bedetoured at night. Details of the traffic detours will be displayed on construction signage. Temporary lane closures will also occur to allow for pavement works, signageand guardrailinstallation and line marking. Traffic controllers and police willbe present to assist motorists if required. Motorists are advised to follow directional signage and allow extra travel time. Priority access through the […]
Northbound Bruce Highway traffic changes in Palmview
The Bruce Highway Upgrade – Caloundra Road to Sunshine Motorway (CR2SM) is progressing well. A number of traffic changes are occurring on major and local roads to facilitate ongoing construction works. From Friday 13 December 2019 (weather permitting), northbound Bruce Highway traffic will be temporarily diverted onto a new section of highway adjacent to the existing southbound lanes in Palmview. Northbound access from the highway will also change for Palmview and Glenview residents and businesses as well as Aussie World patrons. These access changes will be in place for approximately six weeks, weather permitting. After this time, a temporary exit ramp will be provided to Frizzo Road from the new Bruce Highway carriageway at Glenview. Further details will be provided to the local community in due course. These traffic changes will allow for the old northbound highway carriageway to be upgraded to the new western service road in this area. Please refer to the map above. What to expect Northbound access to Palmview, Glenview and the Aussie World precinct: • Northbound motorists accessing Palmview, Glenview and the Aussie World precinct will take the Bruce Highway Exit 188, and turn right at the traffic signals on Steve Irwin Way (near the […]
Road temporarily closed under Bruce Highway in Palmview
The Bruce Highway Upgrade – Caloundra Road to Sunshine Motorway (CR2SM) is progressing well. A number of traffic changes are occurring on major and local roads to facilitate ongoing construction works. From Wednesday 6 November 2019 (weather permitting), the road connecting Frizzo Road and Pignata Road under the Bruce Highway in Palmview, will be temporarily closed at night between 7pm and 5am, Sunday to Thursday. The nightly closures will be in place for approximately one week (weather permitting). The traffic changes will allow for roadside barrier relocations and bridge demolition works to be carried out on the old southbound Bruce Highway carriageway. What to expect Traffic detours: • Traffic travelling from Frizzo Road to Pignata Road (eastbound) will be detoured via the Bruce Highway northbound, Exit 194 to the Sunshine Motorway, the Sippy Downs interchange, Sunshine Motorway westbound and Bruce Highway southbound to Exit 190 in Palmview. • Traffic travelling from Pignata Road to Frizzo Road (westbound) will be detoured via the Bruce Highway southbound, Exit 188B to Steve Irwin Way, the highway northbound entry ramp and Exit 190 in Palmview. • Traffic controllers and police will be present to assist motorists if required. • Motorists are advised to follow […]
Southbound Entry Ramp from Pignata Road temporarily closed
The Bruce Highway southbound entry ramp from Pignata Road will be closed on Sunday 18 August 2019 (weather permitting) between 8pm and 5am. Traffic will be temporarily detoured via Frizzo Road, the Bruce Highway northbound, Exit 194 to the Sunshne Motorway and the Sippy Downs interchange. The temporary closure is required to complete pavement and signage works at the southbound entry ramp. Traffic controllers will be present to assist motorists if required. Motorists are advised to follow directional signage and allow extra travel time. Where possible, priority access through the work zone will be given to emergency vehicles.
Southbound Bruce Highway traffic changes in Palmview
The Bruce Highway Upgrade – Caloundra Road to Sunshine Motorway (CR2SM) is progressing well, with a number of traffic changes occurring on major and local roads to facilitate ongoing construction works. From Tuesday 25 June 2019 (weather permitting), the current southbound entry ramp from Pignata Road, Palmview, to the Bruce Highway will be closed and traffic will be temporarily detoured onto a new section of highway. This will change how motorists from Palmview, Glenview and the Aussie World precinct access the Bruce Highway. The current southbound Exit 188A to Caloundra Road will also be closed on 25 June and replaced by a temporary ramp approximately 900m to the north. Please refer to the map below. These traffic changes will be in place for approximately eight weeks, weather permitting. After this time, all southbound Bruce Highway traffic will be permanently transferred onto the new southbound carriageway and access to the highway from Pignata Road will be reinstated. This will allow for the existing highway to be upgraded. What to expect Changed traffic conditions from Pignata Road to Bruce Highway southbound: • Motorists will be temporarily diverted onto a new section of the highway’s southbound carriageway. • Traffic will then be detoured […]
Entry Ramp Closed
Southbound Bruce Highway entry ramp from Pignata Road closed on Monday 10 June 2019 The project team for the Bruce Highway Upgrade – Caloundra Road to Sunshine Motorway wishes to advise you of changed traffic conditions in Palmview. The Bruce Highway southbound entry ramp from Pignata Road will be temporarily closed on Monday 10 June 2019 between 8pm and 5am, weather permitting. Traffic will be temporarily detoured via the Frizzo Road entry ramp to the highway northbound, Exit 194 and the Sippy Downs interchange. The temporary closure is required to complete pavement works at the southbound entry ramp. Traffic controllers will be present to assist motorists if required. Motorists are advised to follow directional signage and allow extra travel time. Where possible, priority access through the work zone will be given to emergency vehicles.
Bridge girder installation
Bridge construction is progressing well on two new bridges at the Caloundra Road interchange as part of the Bruce Highway Upgrade –Caloundra Road to Sunshine Motorway. From Sunday 24March 2019, between 8pm and 5am, bridge girders will be installed at the site of the new Diverging Diamond Inter change at Caloundra Road. This work will continue for approximately four weeks, weather permitting. A total of 49 girders will be lifted into place during this stage of bridge construction. Each bridge girder is approximately 28m long, weighs up to 65 tonnes and will be installed by a 400 tonne crawler crane.To facilitate these works, changed traffic conditions will be in place on the northbound and southbound carriageways of the Bruce Highway including lane closures and detours.Traffic control will be in place from 8pm each night, with road closures and detours to be in effect between 10pm and 5am. Working hours Night works will be required to complete these activities. The project’s working hours are: Night works: Sunday to Thursday, 7pm to 5am. Day works:Monday to Saturday, 6am to 6pm. It is important to note that these activities are dependent on weather conditions.
Exit 190 Southbound is Moving
The Bruce Highway Upgrade – Caloundra Road to Sunshine Motorway project is progressing well, with a number of traffic switches occurring on major and local roads to facilitate ongoing construction works. From the night of 13 March 2019, weather permitting, the current southbound Exit 190 from the Bruce Highway to Pignata Road will be closed and replaced with the new exit located approximately 400 metres to the south near the new car pool facility. This will allow for construction work to commence on the three new lanes of the southbound carriageway. Working hours Both day and night works will be required to complete these works. The project’s working hours are: Night works: Sunday to Thursday, 7pm to 5am. Day works: Monday to Saturday, 6am to 6pm. It is important to note that these activities are dependent on weather conditions. What to expect Changed traffic conditions on the Bruce Highway southbound: Exit 190 will be realigned about 400m south of the existing location. Minor traffic changes will be in place on the night of 13 March to facilitate the opening. Lighting towers will be used to light the new area at night. The existing speed limit of 60 kilometres per hour […]
Traffic changes to Bruce Highway northbound lanes
As part of the Bruce Highway Upgrade – Caloundra Road to Sunshine Motorway, a number of traffic changes are required to upgrade the Bruce Highway from four to six lanes. From 29 January 2019, weather permitting, a 1.5 kilometre section of the Bruce Highway northbound carriageway heading towards the Sunshine Motorway will be switched on to the newly constructed service road between Palmview Forest Drive and Sippy Creek Road. This temporary switch will occur during night works. This will allow the first stage of construction work to commence on the three new northbound lanes of the highway. The Frizzo Road northbound on ramp to the Bruce Highway will be temporarily realigned as part of these works. Over the next two weeks, the on ramp will be detoured during night works to facilitate the changes. Northbound motorists will detour via Caloundra Road interchange. Roadside message boards will display the detour dates. More info: Click here
Pignata Road Side Track
As part of the upgrade, the team is progressing with work along Pignata Road while maintaining access to the Bruce Highway (southbound). The construction crew will re-build a 200m section of Pignata Road, south of the new car pool facility. Pignata Road will be temporarily realigned with a side track to the west to allow the construction crew to re-build Pignata Road with minimal impact to nearby residents and through traffic. The side track will allow for two-way traffic. A speed reduction of 40km will be in place. The changed traffic conditions will be in place from early September 2018 until December 2018, weather permitting. What to expect: • Changed traffic conditions along Pignata Road: A section of Pignata Road will be realigned to create a temporary side track. The side track will allow for two-way traffic and a speed reduction of 40km will be in place. • Increased construction traffic: Residents can expect increased construction traffic travelling along these roads including heavy vehicles and machinery. Pedestrians, cyclists and other road users should take care when travelling through the area. • Access to private properties: Local residents whose property access will be affected have been contacted by the project team. […]
Service Relocations, Bruce Highway at Glenview/Palmview
As part of the upgrade, telecommunications services are being relocated within the project corridor. This includes relocating telecommunications services underneath the Bruce Highway at Palmview and Glenview. The project team works closely with the relevant service providers, including Telstra to undertake these works. To facilitate these works, a single lane closure in both directions on the Bruce Highway will be in effect near the work zone on: Tuesday 17 April 2018 and Wednesday 18 April 2018 between 7pm and 5am. The closures are required to allow crews to ‘trace’ the location of the underbore across the highway to ensure it remains on the correct alignment.[LPM1] A single lane will remain open in each direction during these works. Crews will also be working on local roads adjacent to the highway, near Greenhaven Drive, Palmview and Glenview Road, Glenview. Nearby residents can expect increased construction noise and light with the use of heavy machinery during active night work hours.
Caloundra Road interchange temporary ramp closure – Exit 188B
Between Monday 16 April 2018 and Thursday 19 April 2018 nightly closures of the Bruce Highway southbound exit ramp to Landsborough (Exit 188B) will be in place between 7pm and 5am as vegetation removal works are undertaken at the interchange. Due to the proximity of traffic lanes to the work zone, the works must be completed at night when traffic volumes are low and the ramp closure can be implemented. The temporary ramp closure for Exit 188B to Landsborough, with detour, will be in effect over the following nights: Exit 188B ramp closure with detour, 7pm – 5am: Monday 16 April 2018 Tuesday 17 April 2018 Wednesday 18 April 2018 Thursday 19 April 2018 A signed detour will be in place for motorists wishing to travel to Landsborough via the Roys Road interchange. An alternative route is also available for westbound motorists via Caloundra Road (Exit 188A) and the Racecourse Road interchange.
Temporary Closure of Pignata Rd Underpass
Rescheduled: Temporary closure of Pignata Road underpass, Palmview The temporary closure of the Pignata Road underpass (both directions) scheduled for Wednesday 4 April 2018, has been rescheduled due to expected wet weather. Unfortunately, the planned concrete pour for bridge construction activities cannot occur during periods of wet weather. The closure has been rescheduled to Sunday 8 April 2018 between 7pm and 5am. A detour will be in place for motorists travelling between Pignata Road and Frizzo Road, via the underpass. Sunday 8 April 2018 between 7pm and 5am Pignata Road underpass closed, both directions, with detour in place. Motorists are advised to plan ahead and allow extra travel time. It is important to note time frames for these works may change due to wet weather or other site conditions. If you have any questions about these activities, please contact the project team on 1800 749 022 or by emailing brucehwycr2sm@tmr.qld.gov.au
Exit 188: Ramp Closures at Caloundra Road Interchange
Temporary ramp closures will be in effect at the Caloundra Road interchange on Sunday 18 March and Monday 19 March 2018 between 8pm and 5am when traffic volumes are lower, as Energex conducts major electricity service relocation works at the interchange. The scheduled ramp closures are as follows: Sunday 18 March 2018 between 8pm and 5am Bruce Highway northbound exit ramp to Caloundra Road and Steve Irwin Way (Exit 188) Monday 19 March 2018 between 8pm and 5am Bruce Highway southbound exit ramp to Caloundra Road (Exit 188A) Bruce Highway southbound exit ramp to Landsborough (Exit 188B) Caloundra Road interchange overpass westbound, towards Landsborough (the eastbound lane of the overpass will operate as normal). Detours will be in place while ramp closures are in effect. Motorists are advised to plan ahead and allow extra travel time. It is important to note time-frames for these works may change due to wet weather or other site conditions. TMR apologises for any inconvenience these essential works may cause.
Temporary road closure with detour at Pignata Road for bridgeworks
From Sunday 4 March 2018, the Pignata Road underpass at Palmview will be temporarily closed between 7pm and 5am while bridge construction works are being completed. A detour will be in place for all motorists while the closure is in effect. These works are scheduled to occur over three nights, weather permitting. The remainder of bridge construction activities at this location will continue during the project’s day working hours.
Bridge construction continues at Pignata Road
The next stage of bridge construction is due to commence from mid-February 2018. This includes the installation of bearings and pre-cast bridge deck units during a two week period, weather permitting.When bridge deck units are being installed, temporary road closures with detours will be in effect on Pignata and Frizzo roads to allow for the units to be lifted over the road and onto the bridge. As bridge construction at the Pignata Road underpass progresses, pedestrian access restrictions between Pignata and Frizzo roads will be removed following the opening of temporary footpath facilities. Pedestrians are advised to follow the signs to safely navigate through the area. Pignata Road bridge construction facts 13 piles have been completed for the first new bridge, located to the east of the existing southbound bridge. Each pile extends around 20m into the ground, providing a solid foundation for the bridge structure. 108 pre-cast bridge deck units and bearing pads will be installed across bridge spans to provide a base for the new road to be built. Changes for roadside parking on Frizzo Road From 7pm Sunday 21 January 2018, a portion of roadside parking on the eastern and western side of Frizzo Road near the Pignata Road underpass […]
Construction Shutdown
Construction activity will close for the Christmas and New Year period. Site activities will shut down from Thursday 21 December 2017 and will recommence from Tuesday 2 January 2018. There will be no on-site construction activities during this period. Should you require information about the project during this time please visit the Department of Transport and Main Roads website. Upcoming construction activities From January 2018, major construction activities will recommence in the northern and southern work zones. Northern work zones • Night works:Finishing works for the opening of new site accesses on Cunning Road, west of the Sunshine Motorway interchange and on the eastern side of the Bruce Highway, north of the Sunshine Motorway interchange. • Line marking and installation of roadside barriers to maintain a safe distance between traffic and the construction works zone. • Maintenance activities including minor pavement patching and mowing. Day works: • Vegetation removal activities on the eastern side of the highway from Pignata Road to Sippy Downs, with some night works required to safely remove the remaining large trees next to the Bruce Highway and Sunshine Motorway. • Major earthworks and drainage works near Sippy Creek Road, Cunning Road and Tanawha Road. • Service […]