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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Next priority for Caboolture-Bribie Island Rd upgrade
Detailed design work has started on the section of Caboolture-Bribie Island Rd between Old Toorbul Point and Saint roads, with the stretch a ‘priority’ as part of the broader upgrade which received funding in last month’s State Budget. Here’s what is happening next
Plans lodged for two new churches
Two new churches may be built in Narangba, if development plans are approved by Moreton Bay Regional Council.
Call for action on gridlocked roads
Seven key roads for residents in the Moreton Bay Region have appeared in the top 30 of RACQ’s latest Red Spot Congestion Survey.
Finish in sight for major road plans
Planning and design work for the widening of Deception Bay Road is expected to be completed in the next six months.
New church plans rejected
Plans for a new church on the outskirts of Dayboro have been unanimously refused by Moreton Bay Regional Council.
New highway route locked in
The Bruce Highway Western Alternative (BHWA) route from Moorina to Narangba has now been “protected”.
Expansions plans for new centre
Expansion plans have been lodged for the new Narangba Heights Shopping Centre.
Moreton Bay Regional Council Budget 2023/24: Divisions 1, 2, 3 highlights
Moreton Bay Regional Council has just adopted its $861 million Budget for 2023/24. Here are the highlights for Divisions 1, 2 and 3
$53m station upgrade set to start
Work on the $53 million upgrade of Burpengary railway station is expected to start next month.
Church plans get green light
Plans to build a new church on Bribie Island have been approved - despite opposition from residents and some councillors.
