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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First land release at new city
The first blocks of land in our region’s new city of Waraba, formerly Caboolture West, are set to be released at Lilywood Landings next week.
$69m to strengthen dam wall
North Pine Dam, which stores drinking water for Moreton Bay and north Brisbane, will undergo more than $69 million of strengthening work.
Green light for retirement village plan
Plans for a 97-unit retirement village, on the former Frawleys Tennis Courts at Rothwell, have been approved by Moreton Bay City Council - despite protests from local residents.
Stepping back in time at sold out Abbey
Thousands of knights, earls, dukes, damsels and queens were joined by 25,000 visitors at the weekend’s sold out Abbey Medieval Festival. PICTURE SPECIAL
"Phased close" of office building
Plans are being “investigated” for the future of offices beside the busiest road in Strathpine.
$7 million for key road upgrade
Plans to upgrade a major Morayfield road have today received a $7 million boost.
Firing up for new station open day
Moreton Bay’s newest fire station is opening up to the public this weekend for a special open day.
$700m pledge for new bridge to Bribie
Plans for a new Bribie Island Bridge today received a $700 million commitment from the current State Government – if it is re-elected in October.
Man arrested after hit-and-run
Extra supercross round - by demand
Redcliffe will host an additional round of the Fox Australian Supercross Championship due to a huge demand for tickets.
