Better connections on Hibiscus Coast Highway, Silverdale

This project aims to improve public transport reliability, reduce congestion, and support future growth in the Hibiscus Coast area. These improvements will make it easier for buses to access the station and improve traffic flow.

The changes we're making:

•  a new bus-only right-turn lane into Painton Road. This lane will help buses connect with Northern Express services and feeder buses
• re-aligning lanes to improve traffic flow and reduce delays for all vehicles
• widening the road between Alberto Lane and Painton Road to add an extra westbound lane to help buses and other vehicles heading to the bus station to bypass queues from SH1 and travel directly to Painton Road
• adjusting kerbs, islands, traffic lights and streetlights to support the new layout.

To keep disruption to a minimum, work will be undertaken in the evening between 8pm to 5am, Sunday to Thursday for approximately 10 weeks (weather permitting) starting 27 April 2026.

If you are walking, cycling, driving or busing in or through the area, please follow the instruction of our on-site team and plan extra time for your journey.

Driveway and vehicle access to properties near the work site will at times be restricted. Our on-site team will speak directly to anyone that might be impacted and discuss how to minimise any disruption.