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Highway off-ramp to close tonight
Moreton Bay motorists are urged to plan ahead as the Bruce Highway’s Dohles Rocks Road northbound off-ramp closes for two weekends, with signed detours in place during upgrade works.
Submissions show “concern” over plan
Community opposition to the proposed $20 million Moreton Motorsport Park says public consultation shows strong local concern, as the State Government considers the Beachmere development.
New look for historic station
Historic Shorncliffe station will reopen on July 27 after a major accessibility and heritage upgrade, with restored buildings, improved facilities and preserved railway history.
Weather forces highway off-ramp change
Moreton Bay motorists are reminded the Bruce Highway’s Dohles Rocks Road northbound off-ramp will close this weekend, with detours in place during upgrade works.
Why Moreton Bay petrol prices are so high
Moreton Bay petrol prices are among the highest in South East Queensland, with RACQ blaming a lack of competition and calling for fuel market reforms.
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.
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New $6m walking trail opens
A new 3km walking circuit with lake views, picnic shelters and green areas will open at Moreton Bay Central today.
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.
Upgrade plans for hinterland road
Plans underway to upgrade the Brisbane-Woodford Road (Mount Mee Road) between Dayboro and D’Aguilar, assessing safety, traffic and road conditions. The project aims to improve reliability on this key Moreton Bay hinterland route.
Funding fears for Moreton Bay projects
Nearly 90 Moreton Bay projects could be at risk if the Federal Government ends a key $500m infrastructure program. Mayor Peter Flannery warns roads, upgrades and community facilities face funding uncertainty without urgent action.
Safety fears at school zone
Speed and red-light cameras may be installed at Kippa-Ring’s Hercules Rd/Anzac Ave intersection amid safety concerns. Reports of speeding, red-light running and near misses in a school zone have prompted a government review.
