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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Sod turned on new SES base
Construction has officially started on a new $7.5 million State Emergency Service (SES) depot at Deception Bay.
"Incredible day" future proofing Moreton Bay
The first major Collaborate Moreton Bay business event – with Boost Juice founder Janine Allis the keynote speaker – has been described as “an incredible day”.
Green light for new apartments
Plans have been approved for a new nine-storey apartment block in Redcliffe – but there are concerns over parking during construction.
Baby born on the beat
The parents of a baby born in Deception Bay Police Station car park, have returned to the unexpected birthplace to thank officers who helped bring their son safely into the world.
Road to close for highway upgrade
A key Moreton Bay road will permanently close next Monday as part of the Bruce Highway’s $2 billion upgrade project.
Green light for new dog parks
Twenty new dog off-leash areas (DOLAs) are being planned in parks and reserves across the Moreton Bay region. Here's where the proposed off-leash areas will be.
Work to start on Olympic site
Construction will begin soon on the City of Moreton Bay’s new Olympic and Paralympic site and Stage 2 of The Mill Central precinct.
'Priority' for Moreton Bay homes
North Harbour is to be declared a Priority Development Area (PDA) for more than 3700 new homes in the next 15 years.
Tower plans for new 'village'
A new residential and commercial “village”, with 23 medium-to-high-rise urban towers for around 5000 residents, is being planned in the Moreton Bay region.
Upgrade starts on vital road upgrade
Work has started to upgrade a section of Caboolture-Bribie Island Rd to a four-lane, dual carriageway. Here are the details of what’s happening.
