The Tugun Bypass was opened to traffic in June 2008.  The 7 kilometre dual carriageway upgrade included four lanes with the provision to be upgraded to six. Grade-separated interchanges were constructed at Stewart Road, Currumbin and at the Tweed Heads Bypass, Tweed Heads West.

The project includes a 334 metre tunnel underneath the Gold Coast Airport's runway extension and twin bridges over Hidden Valley.

For more information visit the Tugun Bypass website.

Brief History

2008: Tugun Bypass was offically open to traffic on 3 June 2008.

2008: A community open day to celebrate the projects completion was held on 1 June 2008.

2007: Announcement by the Queensland Premier that the project would be completed 6 months ahead of schedule.

2006: Construction commenced.

2004-05: Community consultation.

2004: Route of the bypass agreed by NSW and Queensland governments.