Traffic & Transport
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Work to start on key road upgrades
Major upgrades to Nathan Rd in Rothwell will improve road safety, protect wildlife and manage growing traffic, with construction expected to start before Christmas.
Call for changes on peninsula line
The Redcliffe Peninsula Line marks 10 years since opening, with Better Transport Queensland calling for more frequent services, improved bus connections and better land use around stations.
Charges laid after water safety drive
Police warn Moreton Bay boaties to prioritise water safety after a four-day operation saw three people charged and 41 infringement notices issued across local waterways.
Highway closure plan delayed
The Bruce Highway’s Dohles Rocks Rd northbound exit closure has been postponed, with new dates set for August 21-24. Motorists are urged to plan ahead, use the Anzac Ave exit during the works and allow extra travel time.
Moreton Bay road in top crash hotspots
The Morayfield Road and Graham Road intersection has ranked as Brisbane’s second worst crash hotspot, with new AAMI data revealing nearly one in three collisions are nose-to-tail crashes and urging motorists to stay alert.
Change to major highway exit plans
The Bruce Highway’s northbound Dohles Rocks Road exit closure has been postponed due to forecast wet weather, with new August dates announced as work continues on the major highway upgrade.
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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**
Green light for new live music venue
Plans for a new "purpose-built" live music venue on Bribie Island have been given the go-ahead.
Camera trailer trial targets hoons
A trial police program aiming to deter dangerous hooning across the Moreton Bay Region will be among the first in the state. Here's what's involved...
