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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Firing up over plan for "unique area"
Residents are registering fears, concerns and ideas on bold new master plans for Scarborough Harbour and surrounding parks.
Drivers face major highway change
Motorists using the Bruce Highway southbound entry ramp from Caboolture-Bribie Island Rd will soon see significant changes. ** FREE TO READ **
Burpengary station to close for upgrade
Burpengary train station will close later this month, so a $53 million upgrade can shift up a gear. Here’s the details
Koalas on camera - crossing safely
Special cameras are showing koalas use purpose-built animal underpasses to avoid busy roads in the City of Moreton Bay as they search for a mate. ** FREE TO READ **
Roads flooded, more heavy rain to come
UPDATE 5pm: The Bureau of Meteorology has cancelled the severe weather warning which covers the City of Moreton Bay, but a flood watch and marine wind warning remain. Here’s the list of road closures
New footpaths connect missing links
Students and other pedestrians around schools in Kippa-Ring and Deception Bay will be better connected with the development of three separate Missing Link Pathways projects. Here's what's happening...
Fully electric bus depot a success
As the State Government works towards its plan of rolling out zero-emission buses by 2026, one of its electric bus depots at North Lakes hit a milestone last week. Here's the details
"We are united. Our voice is strong"
Campaigners fighting the proposed route of a new highway have called on residents to ‘stand up’ now, while there is still time stop it.
Buses will make Bribie Better
On-demand buses, ferry hoppers and e-scooters are among the suggestions to solve Bribie Island’s transport issues - and prepare for the future. ** FREE TO READ **
Campaign ramping up over highway plan
A community meeting will be held tomorrow in the latest stage of a growing campaign to fight Stage 4 of the Bruce Highway Western Alternative (BHWA) through Elimbah.
