Traffic and Construction

TRAFFIC CHANGES
(Also see the downloadble Transport & Traffic Guide- available in the downloads section)
From midnight on Sunday 19 October traffic within the precinct will switch to one-way travelling in an anti-clockwise direction. Speed restrictions of 40km/h will also be in place and enforced for the Queensland Police.

The southbound lanes on the Gold Coast Highway from Tedder Ave to Marriott intersection will be closed to all traffic from 12.01am on Monday 20 October and will reopen at 5.00pm on Monday 27 October 2008.

The Gold Coast Hwy northbound lanes will operate as a two way road from the Marriott intersection to Tedder Ave during this period. No right turns will be permitted on the Gold Coast Hwy from Cypress Avenue to Waterways Dr and access to this road will be restricted.

Cronin Avenue and Aloha Lane, Main Beach will be changed to one way traffic flow eastbound from Monday October 20 to Monday 27 October.

On Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October, Police will divert southbound traffic (with the exception of buses, taxis, limousines and on-track resident vehicles) into Ada Bell Way approximately 10 minutes prior to the end of racing. This is to allow the safe exit of event patrons. During this period traffic from Waterways Drive will be directed northbound only onto the Gold Coast Highway. Access will still be permitted to Main Beach and Sea World Drive.

Other traffic diversions will be in place leading up to and after the event for installation and removal of track infrastructure.

Entertainment activities within Cavill Avenue, Elkhorn Avenue, Orchid Avenue and The Esplanade area require the closure of these streets between 7.15pm and 8.30pm on the Friday and Saturday night of the Event - for full information on this and other off-track activities please visit www.indy.com.au

Due to the changes to traffic arrangements during this period, lengthy delays can be expected. It is advisable to use alternative routes, or take public transport to the event. For traffic updates log on to www.131940.qld.gov.au or phone 131940. For public transport info log on to www.translink.com.au or phone 131230.

ROAD CLOSURES
17th October
On the 17th October 2008, Gold Coast Hwy will be closed between the Ferny Ave intersection (Marriott Hotel) and Cypress Avenue. The two southbound lanes of traffic on the Gold Coast Highway will be diverted into Surfers Paradise Boulevard. Access back on to the Gold Coast Highway can be gained through any of the side streets including Ocean Ave, Staghorn Ave, Pandanus Ave, Palm Ave and Cypress Ave to continue south.

Event Week
As of 12.01am Monday 20th October 2008, traffic conditions change within the Precinct as follows:

• The Gold Coast Highway (Southbound) from Tedder Avenue to the intersection of Ferny Ave and Surfers Paradise Boulevard (Marriott Hotel) will be closed to all traffic from 12.01am on Monday 20th October until 5.00 pm on Monday 27th October 2008.

The Gold Coast Highway will operate one lane of traffic in both directions from Cavill Avenue to Waterways Drive for the above period, with one lane of traffic dedicated to Emergency vehicle use. No right turns will be permitted over this length.

This diversion of traffic is necessary as the race circuit encompasses the Southbound lanes over the period 23rd to 26th October 2008.

Other Pre-Event Road Closures
There will be numerous road closures for an hour or two over the construction period, early in the morning or late at night. The vast majority of road closures are over the period 20th to 22nd October 2008, as follows:

• Breaker St Runoff Mon 20/10/2008
• GC Hwy / Ferny Ave Mon 20/10/2008
• GC Hwy North End Mon 20/10/2008
• GC Hwy / Admiralty Drive Mon 20/10/2008
• GC Hwy / Main Beach Parade Mon 20/10/2008
• Main Beach Parade Northern Runoff Tue 21/10/2008
• GC Hwy / Ocean Ave East & West Tue 21/10/2008
• GC Hwy / Pandanus Ave Tue 21/10/2008
• GC Hwy / Cypress Ave Tue 21/10/2008
• GC Hwy / Staghorn Ave East & West Tue 21/10/2008
• GC Hwy / Southern Runoff Tue 21/10/2008
• GC Hwy / Palm Ave Wed 22/10/2008
• Esplanade South Entry Wed 22/10/2008
• Esplanade / Staghorn Ave Wed 22/10/2008
• Esplanade / Ocean Ave Wed 22/10/2008
• Esplanade / Main Beach Pde Wed 22/10/2008
• Esplanade / Ferny Ave Wed 22/10/2008
• Main Beach Parade / Cable St Wed 22/10/2008
• Breaker St / Pacific St Left and Right Wed 22/10/2008
• Tedder Ave Wed 22/10/2008
• Installation of Armco Gates Wed 22/10/2008

The major road closure affecting the public post event will be on the 30th October when The Esplanade is closed for the entire day. All traffic southbound on Main Beach Parade is detoured to the Gold Coast Highway/Ferny Ave. Additionally, all northbound traffic on the Esplanade is detoured at View Avenue back to Gold Coast Highway/Ferny Ave. Local access is still permitted.

We would urge everyone to plan their journey in advance and use alternative routes wherever possible.

TRANSIT PASSES
Transit passes will be issued to any approved individuals or organisations that require vehicle access to Budds Beach, Main Beach or Paradise Waters. These passes are designed to give 24 hour access. The passes also ensure that the streets within the defined zones are not congested with spectator traffic. Transit passes will allow on-street parking for up to 2 hours in certain areas.

IF YOUR CAR HAS BEEN TOWED RING WHEELDON’S TOWING ON 0755974822.

Transit passes must be on display on the driver’s side of the dashboard from 6.00am Thursday 23 October until 6.00am Monday 27 October, 2008. Transit passes are available from the Accreditation Centre.

The Accreditation Centre is located at the Southport Bowls Club, Marine Parade Southport. The centre will be open from Monday 13 October to Wednesday 22 October between the hours of 9.00am and 6.00pm. During the event all accreditation and transit passes will be issued from the Will Call Office, which is situated at Main Gate South, opposite The Chateau, The Esplanade Surfers Paradise