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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Historic day for Caboolture West
The first development in Waraba – the name for Caboolture West – was today unanimously approved by Moreton Bay Regional Council.
State Budget 2023-24: Funding for link to Youngs Crossing Bridge
A link to the long-awaited Youngs Crossing Bridge, school improvements and community facilities were the big winners in this year's State Budget across the Moreton Bay Region. Find out where the money's being spent... **FREE TO READ**
Tunnel vision to solve nightmare
A “new solution” for north Brisbane’s struggling road network should extend right into Moreton Bay Region, says Mayor Peter Flannery.
Fencing plea to help cut road toll
An appeal will be made for temporary fencing to be put up along a section of Gympie Rd, Lawnton to help save local wildlife.
Green light for $20m play centre
A new $20 million indoor children’s play centre will open in North Lakes next year after plans were approved by Moreton Bay Regional Council.
Plans for new Caboolture fast-food outlet
A long-standing Caboolture fuel station would make way for a fast-food outlet, if plans submitted to Moreton Bay Regional Council are approved.
Smart system revving up on buses
Hornibrook Bus Lines (HBL) is the latest fleet to have Smart Ticketing equipment installed as the new technology rollout speeds up.
Green light after $4m upgrades
Work is complete on $4.4m upgrades to the Pumicestone and Dances roads intersection at Caboolture.
Final flood of golf course land objections
Objections are reported to be flooding in today in the final hours for public submissions into plans to develop former North Lakes Resort Golf Club land.
Police round-up: drink-driving charges
A man and a boy were charged with drink-driving after separate incidents in the Moreton Bay Region this week. Find out more... **FREE TO READ**
