Transport for NSW is encouraging motorists travelling north into Queensland on the Pacific Motorway to plan their trip and allow extra travel time during the upcoming Australia Day long weekend, with high traffic volumes and delays expected.

Tugun, near the NSW/Queensland border, is one of four known pinch points for people travelling northbound from Sydney to Queensland on the Pacific Motorway.

The busiest day at Tugun is predicted to be Monday, 27 January 2025.

M1 Pacific Motorway upgrades in Queensland could cause significant traffic delays north of the NSW border.

Motorists are reminded NSW Police will enforce double demerit points for speeding, motorcycle helmet, seatbelt and mobile phone offences from Friday 24 January to Monday 27 January 2025.   

With motorists expected to head home from holidays before the start of the school term, there will be a second wave of return traffic during the last weekend of the school holidays, commencing Friday 31 January.

Please allow extra travel time and use driver navigation apps to assist you on your journey.

Transport for NSW thanks motorists for their patience during this time.

For more details about predicted delays at Tugun and other known holiday traffic pinch points, check out the NSW Holiday and Journey planning website.

Download the Live Traffic NSW app for up to date information. To receive notifications go to https://www.livetraffic.com/incident-details/218123 in your app and click Follow.

For the latest information on Queensland traffic conditions, refer to qldtraffic.qld.gov.au or call 13 19 40 to receive updates on road incidents, delays or roadwork in real time.