Traffic and Transport
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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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Wild storms cause more road closures
Wild storms lashing the region have once again bought heavy rain, forcing the closure of more than 60 roads across the region. See the full list here
Traffic update: Full list of roads impacted by floodwaters
Motorists are being urged to obey all road signage across the Moreton Bay Region, with more than 40 roads across the region still closed due to floodwater and damage. See the full list here
Flood update: Full list of road closures
Moreton Bay residents are being asked to remain cautious on the road, with 60 roads still closed due to flooding.
Flood emergency: Roads still cut, schools closed in Moreton Bay Region
There are still more than 90 roads closed due to flooding across the Moreton Bay Region and schools will remain closed today. Here's the latest and a list of road closures
Flood emergency: be on alert as rain continues
UPDATE 7PM: Moreton Bay Region’s local wildlife are also seeking refuge from floodwater. Wildlife carer networks are reporting fauna such as wallabies, kangaroos and snakes seeking high ground around homes and businesses. Here's the latest and the list of local road closures
Big wet continues: road closures in the Moreton Bay Region
UPDATE 8PM: With rain continuing to fall across the region tonight and more than 200 roads still flooded, it will be a long night for many. The mayor is urging residents not to be complacent. Here's the latest info on evacuation centres, places of refuge and road closures.
Road closures across the Moreton Bay Region due to flooding
Update 8.30pm: Moreton Bay Regional Council evacuation centres are open in case they are needed. More than 130 roads are closed across the region including southbound lanes of the Bruce Hwy at Caboolture. See the list here
The big wet: Road closures across Moreton Bay Region
Updated 5.05pm: There are more almost 40 local roads closed across the Moreton Bay Region due to flooding as the Bureau of Meteorology warns of more heavy rain to come. See the list
Heavy rain triggers flood warning
UPDATE 2pm: The Bureau of Meteorology has this afternoon issued a second Flood Watch warning for parts of South East Queensland including the Moreton Bay Region. It follows a night of heavy rain with more to come in the next 48 hours. See the warning and road closures here
Station's park ‘n’ ride upgrade one step closer
Construction tenders have been called for the $10 million Mango Hill Station park ‘n’ ride project, following the completion of the design process. Find out what the project involves here
