Gold Coast 2018 chairman Peter Beattie has given his backing to a series of measures implemented by the Queensland State Government to avoid any concerns over traffic ©Getty Images

Gold Coast 2018 chairman Peter Beattie has given his backing to a series of measures implemented by the Queensland State Government to allay concerns over traffic during next year's Commonwealth Games.

The State Government today urged people not to unnecessarily travel on the M1 Pacific Motorway - which runs between Brisbane and Brunswick Heads in New South Wales - during the event, which runs from April 4 to 15, in a bid to ease traffic congestion.

Gold Coast 2018 are encouraging spectators to travel to the Games by rail as extra trains will be laid on between Gold Coast and Brisbane.

Fans who have tickets will be able to use public transport for free on the day of their event.

Other restrictions unveiled by the State Government include cutting speed limits by 10 kilometres per hour, while forcing four-and-a-half tonne trucks to use the two left lanes only.

It had been suggested prior to the announcement that athletes would travel down the hard shoulder of the motorway, accompanied by a police escort, during Games time to ensure they did not miss their event.

Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said, however, that this would only be used as a "contingency" plan.

"The Gold Coast 2018 transport consultation has been extensive and today's announcement proves that the transport partners have listened and taken action," said Beattie.

"We have consulted with all the peak bodies, including the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland and Queensland Trucking Association and many others.

"Initiatives such as the speed reductions proposed, freight lane restrictions, greater policing and measures designed to clear the roadway of obstructions faster have been proven in similar situations in Australia and overseas to work.

"As a result, people can have a high level of faith in the measures that will be implemented to keep cars and freight moving, the public transport system and the dedicated Games transport services."

Beattie added that he believed the launch of the Gold Coast 2018 transport operations plan would help install confidence in residents and those locals and visitors looking to purchase tickets and attend the Games.

Gold Coast 2018 chief executive Mark Peters also confirmed his support for the transport measures.

"The measures announced today are great, but people should also consider staying on the Gold Coast for an extended amount of time," he said.

"There will be plenty to do with the 18 sports and all the Festival 2018 events and it’s really worth planning a longer stay to take it all in.

"Gold Coast 2018 is going to be an incredible experience over its 11 days – something the Gold Coast and Queensland will have never experienced before."