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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Population boom as region turns 15
Half a million people now call Moreton Bay Region home. It’s a milestone which adds weight to the Council’s push for city status – the outcome of which is expected in the coming weeks - and comes as the region celebrates its 15th birthday on March 15. We fire up the crystal ball to see what the future may hold
Interest rates pushed up again
The Reserve Bank of Australia has today lifted interest rates by 25 basis points from 3.35 per cent to 3.60 per cent in a bid to tackle inflation.
Push to ban caravans, boats from street parking
Caravans, trailers and boats could be banned from parking on the roadside under a new law proposed by Moreton Bay Regional Council. Here's why...
Signal-ling changes on busy road
New traffic signals will be switched on in March as part of a $4 million upgrade at the busy intersection of Bribie Island Rd and Regina Ave in Ningi.
Streets better after $5.6m upgrades
Streets around Morayfield East State School are now safer and less congested after the completion of $5.6 million of upgrades along Graham Rd.
Waste driving region's roads green
More than 130 tonnes of waste have been saved from landfill and joined Moreton Bay region’s growing list of ‘green roads’.
Motorists contest parking fines in court
Twelve people have chosen to appear in court rather than pay parking fines issued by Moreton Bay Regional Council. Here's what they're accused of...
Power surge for region's electric cars
Sales of electric vehicles (EV) in the Moreton Bay Region have seen a seven-month power surge - with one suburb leading the charge. SUBURB-BY-SUBURB FIGURES
Save Bribie Bridge - turn it green!
A campaign has been launched to turn Bribie Island Bridge into Moreton Bay’s first ‘green bridge’ and give the region “a new icon”.
Road plans to help save wildlife
New safety measures will be introduced this year on Eatons Crossing Rd and Gympie Rd to help cut “road-related impacts” on native wildlife, including koalas.
