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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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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.
Police warning after holiday blitz
Police urge drivers to slow down as North Coast records high speeding, drink and drug driving offences during Easter school holidays.
Anzac Day road closures in Moreton Bay
Motorists have been warned a number of Moreton Bay City Council roads will be closed on Saturday April 25 for this year’s Anzac Day commemorations.
