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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Moreton Bay's winners in State Budget
Major funding has been announced for Moreton Bay's schools, roads, hospitals and infrastructure in today’s Queensland Budget 2024-25. ** FREE TO READ **
Lights, sirens, action in Morayfield
Twenty-two frontline staff will be based at the new $8.45 million Morayfield Ambulance Station which has been officially opened. ** FREE TO READ **
New apartments planned in Newport
Traders In Purple has unveiled a second waterfront project at Newport, which will be its 15th in the City of Moreton Bay. ** FREE TO READ **
Final designs for $290m upgrade
Detailed designs for the $290 million Bruce Highway upgrade, from Dohles Rocks Rd to Anzac Ave, have been finalised and released. ** FREE TO READ **
Cutting speed in high-crash zone
The speed limit on a dangerous 14km stretch of Moreton Bay hinterland road is being reduced. ** FREE TO READ **
Work starts on new Tradezone
Around 30-40 jobs will be created when Tradezone, Australia’s largest online electrical wholesaler, opens a new distribution centre in Brendale. ** FREE TO READ **
SHAG 'stoked' at harbour forum
A community forum is being held this weekend when latest developments in the Scarborough Harbour Draft Master Plan will be revealed. ** FREE TO READ **
Crime crackdown in Moreton
Operation Whiskey Legion wrapped up its fifth deployment, in the Moreton Police District, today with more than 370 people arrested on almost 965 charges.
Work to start on $176m upgrade
Designs are being finalised and work on the Linkfield Road Overpass upgrade is set to start in coming months. Check out the designs. ** FREE TO READ **
Highway hope for battling residents
Work has started on possible new routes for Stage 4 of the Bruce Highway Western Alternative (BHWA) after a huge community backlash to original plans. ** FREE TO READ **
