Traffic & Transport
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Work to start on key road upgrades
Major upgrades to Nathan Rd in Rothwell will improve road safety, protect wildlife and manage growing traffic, with construction expected to start before Christmas.
Call for changes on peninsula line
The Redcliffe Peninsula Line marks 10 years since opening, with Better Transport Queensland calling for more frequent services, improved bus connections and better land use around stations.
Charges laid after water safety drive
Police warn Moreton Bay boaties to prioritise water safety after a four-day operation saw three people charged and 41 infringement notices issued across local waterways.
Highway closure plan delayed
The Bruce Highway’s Dohles Rocks Rd northbound exit closure has been postponed, with new dates set for August 21-24. Motorists are urged to plan ahead, use the Anzac Ave exit during the works and allow extra travel time.
Moreton Bay road in top crash hotspots
The Morayfield Road and Graham Road intersection has ranked as Brisbane’s second worst crash hotspot, with new AAMI data revealing nearly one in three collisions are nose-to-tail crashes and urging motorists to stay alert.
Change to major highway exit plans
The Bruce Highway’s northbound Dohles Rocks Road exit closure has been postponed due to forecast wet weather, with new August dates announced as work continues on the major highway upgrade.
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Work to start on huge new bridge
Construction of the new $86 million Youngs Crossing bridge will start next month after Seymour Whyte was confirmed as principal contractor.
Time to grab opportunities
The race is on for the City of Moreton Bay to prepare for the greatest show on earth – the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.
"Drop the ego, not the bike"
RACQ is pleading with motorcycle riders to slow down as figures show Mt Glorious Tourist Drive and hinterland roads are among the state’s most dangerous.
Doors to open at new $35m hotel
Dakabin Hotel, the new $35 million Comiskey Group development, will open on Wednesday - with thousands of dinner bookings already made.
Start of $290 million highway upgrade
Work on stage one of the $290 million Bruce Highway upgrade, through North Lakes and Griffin, will start on Monday (May 19).
Time up for community club?
A long-standing Moreton Bay club seems set to make way for “high density and retirement” housing in the future.
Green light for new apartments
Plans have been approved for a new nine-storey apartment block in Redcliffe – but there are concerns over parking during construction.
Road to close for highway upgrade
A key Moreton Bay road will permanently close next Monday as part of the Bruce Highway’s $2 billion upgrade project.
Green light for new dog parks
Twenty new dog off-leash areas (DOLAs) are being planned in parks and reserves across the Moreton Bay region. Here's where the proposed off-leash areas will be.
Work to start on Olympic site
Construction will begin soon on the City of Moreton Bay’s new Olympic and Paralympic site and Stage 2 of The Mill Central precinct.
