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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Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Roads closed Moreton Bay March 6 2025
Moreton Bay City Council has closed vulnerable and low-lying roads across the city. Here are the roads affected.
Cyclone Alfred: Road closures Moreton Bay, March 5 2025
Moreton Bay City Council is closing vulnerable and low-lying roads across the city from today. Here's where they are.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Going door-to-door
Emergency services are today door-knocking low-lying areas of Moreton Bay region which may be “flood impacted” by high tide and severe weather.
Work to start on new reservoir
Unitywater will start work next month on a new 15 mega-litre water reservoir in Morayfield.
Plea for two off-leash areas
Proposed changes to sizeable stretch of Moreton Bay foreshore have been challenged again.
$80m road upgrade to start soon
Construction of the $80 million Youngs Crossing Road upgrade is expected to start in the next few months. Timeline and key features.
Time to "think bold, think different"
A call has been made for “visionaries, entrepreneurs and industry leaders” to help revitalise the “civic heart” of a major Moreton Bay suburb.
"Deep concerns" at waterfront plan
Residents challenging plans for a new seven-storey development on Redcliffe's waterfront have taken their fight to the Council chamber.
Peninsula's Past: Grand old boats of the bay
From the 1870s to the last excursion trip of the SS Koopa in 1953, a long line of steamships, ferries and other watercraft made the journey to Redcliffe bringing visitors and serving as a vital transport link for locals. We take a look back
"Outstanding" record for Moreton Bay
A record $13.6 million has been secured from the South-East Queensland Community Stimulus Program for 13 projects in the Moreton Bay region.
