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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Talks planned for huge tourist attraction
Plans for a major new tourist attraction, creating thousands of jobs, have been revealed by Moreton Bay City Council. ** FREE TO READ **
Miles up for challenges if elected Premier
If Murrumba MP and Deputy Premier Steven Miles is elected as Queensland’s 40th premier at Friday’s caucus he’ll face tough battle leading the party to victory at next year’s State election, according to a leading political commentator. **FREE TO READ**
Angry residents fight highway plan
Residents have launched a campaign to fight plans for an entire section of the 50km Bruce Highway Western Alternative (BHWA). ** FREE TO READ **
Have your say on new highway route
Public consultation has opened on Stage 4 of the Bruce Highway Western Alternative (BHWA) from Beerburrum to Moodlu. ** MAPS, FREE TO READ **
Kyle finds Formula to Open drive
Redcliffe racer Kyle Evans will be stepping up to the Australian Formula Open series next year after an “amazing” debut. ** FREE TO READ **
Welcome news for motorists
New traffic lights are expected to be switched on at a busy intersection at Kippa-Ring this week. Here’s what we know
Burpengary train station upgrade begins
A ceremonial sod turning at Burpengary train station has signalled the start of a major upgrade, the biggest since it was built 135 years ago. Here’s the details and when the station will be closed
Celebrating launch of new helipad
Toorbul and surrounding communities will now have easier access to aeromedical rescue and retrieval care, thanks to a new helipad. ** FREE TO READ **
Have your say on $2 billion plans
Take a drive into the future and help shape one of the biggest road projects to impact motorists in the City of Moreton Bay. ** SEE VIDEO ** Free to read
Preserving Burpengary station’s history
When work begins on the $53 million Burpengary train station upgrade in January 2024, one integral part of the station’s history will be retained – a concrete shelter shed which was built more than 100 years ago. Here's the story
