Delays Expected in Buddina and Warana; Local Roadworks Impact Weekend Commute

Weekend Traffic and Commute Overview

As the Sunshine Coast heads into Saturday, March 7, 2026, motorists should prepare for localized delays across several coastal suburbs due to an active schedule of road maintenance and resealing. While major arteries like the Bruce Highway and Sunshine Motorway are currently reporting steady flow, significant work within residential and collector streets in the Kawana and Maroochydore areas may impact travel times for residents and weekend visitors.

Local Roadworks and Resealing Alerts

The Sunshine Coast Council has confirmed several road resealing projects that are active this weekend. Commuters in Buddina and Warana should be particularly mindful of changed traffic conditions. Specifically:

• Warana: Mulgani Street is undergoing road resealing works that commenced yesterday. Motorists should expect lane closures and manual traffic control through this weekend.
• Buddina: Essential maintenance continues on Iluka Avenue and Karalise Court. These works are part of a two-week rehabilitation program, and on-street parking may be restricted while crews are on-site.
• Maroochydore: Ongoing surface treatments are scheduled for Waterford Court and Plymouth Quay. Local access is maintained, but through-traffic is encouraged to seek alternative routes to avoid minor bottlenecks.
• Eumundi: Residents near Jocelyn Drive may experience delays as road resealing enters its second week of operations.

Major Arteries: Bruce Highway and Sunshine Motorway

On the Bruce Highway, traffic remains heavy but moving between the Steve Irwin Way and Caloundra Road interchanges. Recent advocacy from the Sunshine Coast Council continues to highlight this 38km stretch as a high-growth corridor, with long-term planning for six-laning currently in the business case development phase. While no major emergency closures are reported this morning, the high volume of approximately 65,000 daily vehicles means that any minor incident can lead to rapid congestion.

For those traveling toward the Sunshine Motorway, be aware of the ongoing Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade (CTCU) impacts. Work near Nicklin Way, Omrah Avenue, and Bowman Road may cause intermittent slow-downs as infrastructure improvements continue to address long-term congestion in the southern CBD.

Public Transport and Safety Reminders

Translink services are operating across the region, and commuters are reminded that the 50-cent flat rate fare remains in effect for all bus and rail services. While the Sunshine Coast rail line is currently operational, passengers are encouraged to monitor the Translink app for any real-time service adjustments. Kinetic bus services (formerly Sunbus) are running to Saturday schedules, though local detours in Buddina may affect some stop arrival times.

Finally, with recent weather fluctuations, the Sunshine Coast Council’s Disaster Management team advises all drivers to check the Disaster Hub for any sudden updates regarding road closures or localized flooding. Remember: if it’s flooded, forget it.