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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Premier leads salute to "trailblazer"
Formal tributes have been made in State Parliament to Yvonne Chapman – the first, last and only Mayor of Pine Rivers Shire - who died last year.
From 'penny' to $180,000 on Giving Day
An epic penny farthing ride has helped Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital Giving Day generate almost $180,000 for patient care, life-changing research and staff well-being projects. Pictures and reaction.
Moreton Bay City Council Budget 2025-26: What you need to know
Moreton Bay Regional Council has today adopted a $1 billion Budget for 2025/26 "maintaining one of the lowest rates in South East Queensland". Full details here
Moreton Bay City Council Budget 2025-26: Highlights Divisions 10, 11, 12
See the key projects planned for Divisions 10, 11 and 12 in Moreton Bay City Council's Budget, which has been adopted today.
Moreton Bay City Council Budget 2025-26: Divisions 4, 5, 6 highlights
A host of infrastructure projects are planned for Divisions 4, 5 and 6 from today's Moreton Bay City Council Budget 2025-26. See what's happening near you.
Moreton Bay City Council Budget 2025-26: Divisions 1, 2, 3 highlights
Here are the key projects for Divisions 1, 2 and 3 in today's Moreton Bay City Council Budget for 2025-26. See what's planned near you.
Concern for those who "lost everything"
Praise and sympathy have followed last night’s blaze which destroyed parts of a storage centre next to the Bruce Highway at Burpengary.
Clampdown on "abandoned" boats
'Abandoned Vessel' notices have been put on boats “parked” in a Moreton Bay canal – with a deadline for owners to comply with Local Laws.
Police revoke fire declaration
UPDATE 9AM: The earlier emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act has been revoked.
Green light for marina development
Plans for a new multi-million dollar residential and hotel development at Newport Marina have cleared the final hurdle.
