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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Call for action after highway horror
Investigations have started into the horrific death of a pelican caught on a streetlight on the bridge to Redcliffe. Warning: Distressing images
"Priority" calls in major review
Road projects and public transport in the Moreton Bay region must be “prioritised” in a high-profile review, says Mayor Peter Flannery.
Pain and gain at Moreton Bay's bowsers
Moreton Bay’s cheapest and most expensive suburbs for petrol have been revealed in the RACQ’s Annual Fuel Price Report.
Review calls for 'final' harbour plan
Calls have started for a review and changes to the ‘final’ Scarborough Boat Harbour Master Plan.
Worst road toll in 15 years
Tougher laws are needed to tackle the alarming number of fatal road crashes in Moreton Bay region and across Queensland.
$10m upgrade for key roads
An intersection in one of Moreton Bay region’s fastest growing areas is to have a $10 million upgrade.
Setting 'sites' on new hotel hotspots
Moreton Bay's drive to become “Australia’s next hotel hotspot” is starting to take shape with plans, proposals and plenty of possibilities
Tribe Drive to help learners succeed
The Tribe Drive program is changing lives by helping learner drivers attain the hours and skills they need to secure a driver’s license. Here are the details
Top tips for fast charging
As a record number of electric vehicles (EVs) hit the roads in Moreton Bay and beyond, 'charging etiquette’ is now in the spotlight.
Work to start for new road
Work is expected to start this month on intersection upgrades ahead of construction of a new connecting road in Griffin.
