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Bruce Highway off-ramp to close
Moreton Bay motorists are advised of three weekend closures for the Bruce Highway's northbound Dohles Rocks Road off-ramp, with detours in place as upgrade works continue.
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.
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Stay safe on roads over Easter
Fourteen drivers were caught speeding at the weekend – one doing a whopping 167kmh in an 80kmh zone. Read the full story here…
Work to start on controversial bridge
The first pictures have been released of a new $19 million pedestrian overpass to be built across Elizabeth Ave at Clontarf.
Project boosts road safety for wildlife
Improvements to a fauna underpass and new guard rails to ramp up road safety will be installed at Everton Hills. Find out where...
Concerns over $19m bridge plans at Clontarf
A meeting will be held this afternoon to address growing opposition to plans for a pedestrian footbridge across Elizabeth Ave at Clontarf.
Priority projects get funding in Longman
A new car park, major upgrades to a park and additions to a busy intersection are among the projects in the Longman electorate to be funded by the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) program.
Flood watch remains as severe weather passes
A Flood Watch remains in place for South East Queensland catchments including the Pine and Caboolture Rivers after torrential rain in the past 24 hours. A handful of roads remain closed across the Moreton Bay Region due to flooding. Here’s the latest
Be prepared for heavy rain, flash flooding
UPDATE 5.50PM: Preparations have been finalised across the Moreton Bay Region to be ready for the threat of more severe weather tonight and tomorrow. Acting Mayor Jodie Shipway says while Council staff are on standby to be deployed, locals need to use this time to prepare their homes and family.
New bridge to open this week
The first new bridge at the Deception Bay Road interchange, across the Bruce Highway, is about to open.
New safety campaign has motorcyclists in its sights
Woodford Showgrounds hosted the launch of a new motorcycling safety campaign yesterday. See the mega-gallery…
Roadworks set to begin on busy Redcliffe intersection
Work is about to start on a five-month upgrade to one of Redcliffe’s busiest intersections, making it safer for motorists and pedestrians. Find out more about the project here
