You would undoubtedly be aware of the congestion of the 'Exit 57' M1 overpass, which regularly causes Heathwood Drive/Tamborine-Oxenford Road/Old Pacific Highway to be blocked, especially for cars coming south on Hetahwood Drive (outside the Oxenford Tavern). As previously indicated by the Member for Theodore, Exit 57 is handling daily traffic loads in excess of it's designed capacity.
I have been in contact with our local elected members, local police and the Department of Transport and Main Roads, and hopefully a resolution may be in sight. Within the next 4-6 weeks, additional signage will be erected at the intersection, reminding traffic that it is an offence to block the intersection. Coomera Road Policing Unit have been requested to perform mobile enforcement activities when they are available.
In addition, the Department of Transport and Main Rads are planning a $25 Million upgrade of the intersection, which will hopefully resolve some of the problems. Further information is here.
Senior Sergeant Andrew Lake 6695
Innovation Unit, Brisbane
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