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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Bold plans for prime site
Plans have been lodged which may lead to roof-top dining at one of Redcliffe’s most prominent waterside venues.
Work to start on huge new bridge
Construction of the new $86 million Youngs Crossing bridge will start next month after Seymour Whyte was confirmed as principal contractor.
"Remarkable" test flight for new airship
A “new chapter” has opened for the hydrogen-powered airship, built in Newport, first flown at Kippa-Ring and "lost" over Moreton Bay.
Time to grab opportunities
The race is on for the City of Moreton Bay to prepare for the greatest show on earth – the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.
"Go" for airship test flight
A new hydrogen-powered airship – designed and built in Newport - will have its first test flight on Sunday before invited guests.
New $17.5m PCYC taking shape
Construction is in full swing at PCYC Caboolture’s new $17.5 million purpose-built home on King Street.
"Drop the ego, not the bike"
RACQ is pleading with motorcycle riders to slow down as figures show Mt Glorious Tourist Drive and hinterland roads are among the state’s most dangerous.
Doors to open at new $35m hotel
Dakabin Hotel, the new $35 million Comiskey Group development, will open on Wednesday - with thousands of dinner bookings already made.
Start of $290 million highway upgrade
Work on stage one of the $290 million Bruce Highway upgrade, through North Lakes and Griffin, will start on Monday (May 19).
Time up for community club?
A long-standing Moreton Bay club seems set to make way for “high density and retirement” housing in the future.
