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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Deception Bay - the next Noosa?
Deception Bay could become the next Noosa, according to residents who are pushing for plans to protect their suburb and unlock its tourism potential.
Work starts on $50m hotel and shops
Earthworks have started on a new $50 million hotel and shopping development at a busy intersection in Dakabin.
Beachmere Road upgrades start
Upgrades to make Beachmere Rd safer have started, aiming to reduce the risk of serious accidents at the intersection. Here’s what is happening and when it will be finished
Driving home safety week message
Police and emergency services across the City of Moreton Bay have today urged all road users to “share the responsibility” for making our roads safe.
Prime blocks going back on market
High-profile parcels of land in North Lakes and Caboolture, will be going “to market” as Moreton Bay City Council (MBCC) looks to “generate activity" around its tourism plan. ** FREE TO READ **
War of words over marina plan
The battle over plans which include building a hotel at Newport Marina, has been taken to the Moreton Bay City Council chamber.
College opens new hi-tech building
Australian Christian College (ACC) Moreton has officially opened its new secondary school building to help accommodate its rapidly growing community.
Shopping centre plan rejected
Plans for a new shopping centre on a 4.1-hectare block in Joyner have been turned down by Moreton Bay City councillors.
Work to start on $540,000 upgrade
Work will start next month to improve safety at a busy intersection in Kallangur.
"Probably take a week or two"
Guy Schweitzer admitted today the enormity of his epic 4900km coast-to-coast run across the Australian continent - which ended yesterday in Scarborough yesterday - has not sunk in yet.
