Traffic & Transport
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Bridge plan seeks new approval
The proposed $750 million Bribie Island Bridge has entered the federal environmental approval process, with construction expected to begin in 2028 and deliver safer, improved traffic and active transport connections.
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.
Residents’ anger over motorsport plan
Residents have voiced strong opposition to a proposed $20 million motorsport park at Beachmere, raising concerns about traffic, flooding, noise and environmental impacts during a packed community meeting.
Major Moreton Bay track closures this weekend
SEQ rail lines including Caboolture, Redcliffe Peninsula and Sunshine Coast will close May 23–24 for maintenance works, with railbuses replacing services and additional disruptions expected across the network. Plan ahead via Translink updates.
$800m for Bruce Highway upgrade
Moreton Bay’s Bruce Highway upgrade has received $812.5 million in the 2026-27 Federal Budget, funding Stage 2 works from Gateway Motorway to Dohles Rocks Road, including new Pine River bridges, active transport links and congestion relief.
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New vehicles boost for SES
A new $550,000 fleet of vehicles and equipment have been presented to Moreton Bay SES, doubling the capability of SES crews.
Severe weather warning for Moreton Bay
Moreton Bay City Council has just issued a Moreton Alert for increased risk of severe weather today. Here are the details.
Housing boost for "forgotten" women
Work has started on a major “affordable housing project” for almost 50 older women in the Moreton Bay region.
New name for historic site
A prime 460-hectare development area is to be renamed as Moreton Bay City Council looks to “reset and refocus” for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Boaties warned of safety crackdown
Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) has launched a three-month safety crackdown in Pumicestone Passage. Here are the details.
Safety boost at busy junction
Upgrades to a busy intersection at Mango Hill have now been finished. Here’s what the changes mean for road users.
"Preferred solution" for Bruce Highway
Meetings were starting today with property owners impacted by the “preferred solution” to upgrading the Bruce Highway through Moreton Bay region.
Funding for "immediate upgrades"
Scarborough Harbour is to get almost $4 million in Queensland Government funding for “immediate upgrades”.
Bid to honour Harry’s legacy
The legacy of an inspirational teen who died doing what he loved is a step closer to being honoured after Moreton Bay City Council voted to pursue the prospect of renaming a Woorim Beach track in his name.
Childcare plan beside new school site
A new childcare centre is being planned beside Moreton Bay land already earmarked for a new state school.
