Major Rail Closures and Local Roadworks: Your Sunshine Coast Weekend Commute Guide

Significant Weekend Disruptions for Rail and Road

Commuters and weekend travelers across the Sunshine Coast should prepare for a weekend of significant transit adjustments. Today, Saturday, 31 January 2026, marks the beginning of major scheduled maintenance and infrastructure upgrades that will affect both public transport users and motorists. Whether you are heading to the beaches or commuting between coastal hubs, planning ahead is essential to avoid delays.

Public Transport: Weekend Track Closures

Translink has confirmed a major weekend track closure affecting the Sunshine Coast line, as well as the Caboolture, Redcliffe Peninsula, and Shorncliffe lines. Starting this morning and continuing through Sunday, trains will not be running on these segments to allow for critical maintenance and network improvements. Replacement buses will be in operation, but passengers should expect significantly longer travel times compared to the standard rail schedule. It is highly recommended that travelers check the latest timetable updates before heading to their local station.

Major Artery Roadworks: Steve Irwin Way

Motorists traveling through the southern hinterland will encounter changed traffic conditions on Steve Irwin Way. As part of the ongoing Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade (Stage 1), active construction is taking place between Beerburrum and Beerwah. Commuters should expect increased heavy vehicle movements and potential lane reductions from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. Reduced speed limits are in place for the safety of workers and the public. Delays are anticipated, particularly near the intersections of Endeavour Road and Roys Road.

Local Road Maintenance and Resealing

Several local residential and arterial roads are currently undergoing resealing and maintenance work. Motorists in the following areas should be alert for traffic controllers and short-term diversions:

• Aroona: Road resealing continues on Beerburrum Street. Partial lane closures are expected throughout the day.
• Palmwoods: Resealing projects are active on Cardinal Court, Palmwoods School Road, and Old Orchard Drive. Expect minor delays during peak school and local transit hours.
• Peachester: Work on River Road is entering its second week, with traffic management measures in place to assist residents and through-traffic.

Southern Corridor: Bruce Highway Upgrades

On the southern end of the coast, long-term upgrades to the Bruce Highway continue. Specifically, widening works between Dohles Rocks Road and Anzac Avenue are impacting traffic flow near the Griffin and North Lakes interchanges. While Saturday daytime traffic is generally steadier than weekday peaks, the construction zones remain active with narrowed lanes and variable speed limits. Drivers heading toward Brisbane should allow an extra 10 to 15 minutes for their journey.

Event Traffic in Noosa

Local traffic in Noosa Heads is expected to increase late this afternoon due to private events and social gatherings near The Rock Noosa. Motorists should be vigilant of increased pedestrian activity in the Noosa Junction area starting from 4:00 pm.