Traffic & Transport
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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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Surging house sales drive need for Moreton Motorway
Surging house sales in Moreton Bay have renewed calls to fast-track the Bruce Highway Western Alternative. The City of Moreton Bay says the project is vital to ease congestion and unlock future housing growth.
Police probe Moreton Bay car thefts
Police are investigating a number of car thefts across Moreton Bay and Brisbane this week. Investigations are ongoing to establish if any offences, between April 14 and 17, are connected.
Highway changes kicked in today
Temporary traffic changes on the Bruce Highway, between Dohles Rocks Rd and Anzac Ave, will now start tomorrow (April 16). Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) says the delay, from the start of this week, was due to signage and site arrangements.
Motorists warned of highway changes
Lane changes will occur on the Bruce Highway near Anzac Ave for three weeks as $2B upgrade continues. Motorists should expect delays, night works and traffic restrictions.
Seeing red on “busted” Bruce Highway
Pressure grows to fast-track proposed Moreton Motorway as congestion worsens, with Mayor calling Bruce Highway “busted” and action needed before 2032.
Police tell drivers slow down and rest
Queensland Police launch Operation Yankee Easter Break, urging drivers to slow down, rest and stay safe as holiday traffic increases.
Major road opens after fatal crash
Steve Irwin Way closed after truck crash at Beerburrum leaves two men injured, one critically; motorists urged to check traffic updates.
New car to tackle parking problem
New high-tech patrol car hits Moreton Bay streets, using cameras and plate recognition to target illegal parking and improve access in busy areas.
Police appeal into fatal crash
Fatal crash under investigation in Elimbah after a Kia Cerato struck a power pole and caught fire, claiming the life of a man believed to be in his 20s. Police are appealing for witnesses or dashcam footage.
Funding needed to ease Moreton Bay “crisis”
Moreton Bay Mayor warns growth could stall without urgent State and Federal funding for roads, housing and infrastructure, with congestion already at crisis levels and key projects needed to unlock tens of thousands of new homes.
