Nicklin Way
| Nicklin Way | |
|---|---|
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| General information | |
| Type | Road |
| Length | 13.3 km (8 mi) |
| Major junctions | |
| North end | Mooloolaba, Queensland |
| South end | Caloundra, Queensland |
| Location(s) | |
| Major suburbs | Warana, Kawana Waters, Currimundi |
Nicklin Way (SR6) is a major road in Sunshine Coast, Queensland. It is named after former Queensland Premier Frank Nicklin. 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).
See also
Australian Roads portal
External links
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)
Coordinates: 26°44′36.74″S 153°07′43.67″E / 26.7435389°S 153.1287972°E