Yatala South Interchange upgrade complete

South East Queensland motorists will benefit from significant improvements to safety and traffic flow through Yatala with the upgrade of the Yatala South (Exit 41) Interchange now complete.

Two of three northern Gold Coast M1 interchange upgrades are now finished, with work ongoing to upgrade Exit 49 at Pimpama.

To increase capacity and improve network efficiency, a new bridge was built over the M1, and the roundabouts on both sides of the interchange were upgraded to traffic signals.

The on-ramps and off-ramps have been realigned and lengthened to improve safety by reducing queuing back onto the M1.

Pedestrians and bike riders will also benefit from the upgrade, with new and improved active transport facilities included throughout the interchange.

A new pedestrian bridge has also been built across Halfway Creek to provide safe pedestrian access along Lahrs Road and connect with existing facilities.

The $82 million Yatala South (Exit 41) safety project was jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments, which each contributing $41 million.

For more information, visit tmr.qld.gov.au/exit41, email exit41@tmr.qld.gov.au or call 1800 955 939.

Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King:

“It's fantastic to see the Exit 41 interchange upgrade complete, with more than 130,000 motorists who use the M1 at Yatala each day benefitting.

“We are committed to keeping Queensland moving by investing in critical infrastructure projects like this across the state, with two of three M1 interchange upgrades now complete.

“I look forward to celebrating the completion of the third M1 interchange upgrade at Pimpama next year.”

Quotes attributable to Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey:

“This is more great news for M1 drivers who have been watching this project take shape.

“The construction of a new bridge across the M1, the upgrade of roundabouts to traffic signals and relocation of the on-ramps and off-ramps will all help to improve safety and manage traffic through the interchange.

“New and improved active transport facilities have also been included, making it safer for local riders and pedestrians in the area.

“Congratulations to the team who have worked hard to deliver this upgrade.”

Quotes attributable to Senator for Queensland Murray Watt:

“As more people choose to call the region home, there are more cars on our roads which means growing demand on our roads and traffic networks.

“The Albanese Government is supporting much-needed upgrades in Queensland - including the Yatala South Exit 41 Interchange - to create safer road networks and pedestrian access for families.

“Projects like these help to get people moving around the region more easily, delivering great results for residents, visitors and businesses alike.”

Quotes attributable to Gold Coast-based Palaszczuk Government Minister Meaghan Scanlon:

"Completion of the Exit 41 upgrade is another milestone for the program of M1 works that form part of our 2020 commitment to 'Building a Better M1'.

"These projects will deliver safety benefits to motorists using the M1, while the Coomera Connector will help to reduce congestion and improve travel times for locals and visitors.

"These upgrades are just some of the ways we are continuing to drive investment in the infrastructure that supports good jobs and the Gold Coast economy."

Quotes attributable to State Member for Macalister Melissa McMahon:

“This is another milestone for the northern Gold Coast with two of three interchange upgrades on the M1 now complete.

“The project delivers several safety benefits to motorists using the M1 and the surrounding local road network, including Lahrs Road, Eastern Service Road, Computer Road and Cuthbert Drive.

“This project supported many local jobs in the area, and I'm excited to see investment in the area continue with work to upgrade the Pimpama interchange already underway.

“The upgrades to the Exit 41 interchange means local residents at Yatala will get home safer and sooner.”