Traffic and Transport
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Expect police - anywhere, anytime
Queensland police are launching Operation Yankee Cold Snap, targeting speeding, impaired driving and dangerous behaviour on roads during the winter school holidays.
Motorway tops funding wish list
Funding for two huge road projects and housing top Moreton Bay’s wishlist ahead of tomorrow’s Queensland State Budget. Mayor Peter Flannery is also calling for financial help with flood prevention in Caboolture and upgrades to three major sports precincts.
Fined for high-range speeding
A Samford Valley motorcyclist has been fined $1,919 and lost his licence for six months after allegedly being caught travelling 119km/h in a 60km/h zone during a police road safety operation.
Traffic changes to stay on key road
Temporary traffic changes on Dohles Rocks Road at Murrumba Downs will remain until October, with motorists and pedestrians advised to expect delays as work continues on the Bruce Highway upgrade.
Plea for drivers to slow down
Drivers are being urged to slow down on Moreton Bay roads, with millions of vehicle movements each week increasing the risk of wildlife collisions during winter’s peak dawn and dusk activity periods.
$10 a week can change a life
A Moreton Bay program that has helped over 50 disadvantaged and disabled people get their driver's licence in just two years is calling on the community to help ensure it can continue changing lives.
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Boaties warned of safety crackdown
Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) has launched a three-month safety crackdown in Pumicestone Passage. Here are the details.
Safety boost at busy junction
Upgrades to a busy intersection at Mango Hill have now been finished. Here’s what the changes mean for road users.
"Preferred solution" for Bruce Highway
Meetings were starting today with property owners impacted by the “preferred solution” to upgrading the Bruce Highway through Moreton Bay region.
Funding for "immediate upgrades"
Scarborough Harbour is to get almost $4 million in Queensland Government funding for “immediate upgrades”.
Power-ing up for huge cup clash
Peninsula Power is gearing up for a “huge night” next week when the national sporting spotlight will shine on AJ Kelly Park.
Childcare plan beside new school site
A new childcare centre is being planned beside Moreton Bay land already earmarked for a new state school.
Tennis club site back on market
The site of a former Moreton Bay tennis centre is up for sale – a year after approval was given for a retirement village.
Major addition to centre plans
A childcare centre has been added to plans for a new shopping complex near one of Moreton Bay’s biggest infrastructure projects.
Finally! Work to start on Youngs Crossing bridge
Work will start on a long-awaited new $86 million four-lane bridge and road at Youngs Crossing next week after an official sod turning ceremony this morning. Here are the details + timeline.
Multi-billion dollar road plans
More than 20 major Transport and Main Roads projects will transform infrastructure in the City of Moreton Bay. Here’s a guide to the plans, designs and progress.
