Traffic and Transport
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New AI system to beat red-light blues
Moreton Bay is trialling Australia’s first AI-powered traffic signal system, aiming to reduce red-light wait times, improve traffic flow and ease congestion for motorists.
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.
The Latest
Who’s Who in 22, Government Gurus: Sandra Ruck
This year, Moreton Bay Regional Councillor Sandra Ruck has delivered funding for road, sporting, foreshore and park upgrades in Division 5
Who’s Who in 22, Government Gurus: Karl Winchester
This year, Moreton Bay Regional Councillor Karl Winchester has delivered funding for seawall restoration work, a homeless support hub, sporting and park upgrades and Suttons Beach Pavilion in Division 6
Who’s Who in 22, Government Gurus: Adam Hain
This year, Moreton Bay Regional Councillor Adam Hain has delivered funding for precinct, park and road upgrades in Division 3 as well as a campaign to celebrate Caboolture Made and is working on a master plan for Centenary Lakes
Who’s Who in 22, Government Gurus: Cr Mark Booth
This year, Moreton Bay Regional Councillor Mark Booth has delivered funding for vital road upgrades to manage population growth, consultation on a Morayfield Neighbourhood Plan and park upgrades for Division 2
Connector, new bridge, comments on $2b highway upgrade
It will be 2024 before construction starts on the $2 billion Gateway Motorway/Bruce Highway Upgrades (GMBHU) – but major deadlines are much closer.
Spotters called in after koala road death
Fauna spotters are being called in to check for more "at risk" koalas as part of the State Government's response to the death of a female koala on Elizabeth Ave, Clontarf this morning.
"Horrendous" koala death near overpass site
Campaigners have called for “this destruction” to stop after a koala was reportedly hit and killed today on the opposite side of Elizabeth Ave, Clontarf, to the site of a new overpass.
Route revealed for new western highway
The preferred route for Stage 2 of the Bruce Highway Western Alternative – from Moorina to Narangba, has been released by Transport and Main Roads (TMR).
Potholes top region's complaint list
Potholes were the most reported complaint on Moreton Bay Regional Council’s (MBRC) Request app, in the last financial year. Here's the top 10 on the app list.
D'Aguilar Highway upgrade a step closer
Design work is now complete for a $7 million upgrade of a 3.3km section of the D’Aguilar Highway. Here’s what’s happening next
