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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Caboolture childcare centre approved
A new childcare centre catering for 117 children will be built at Caboolture – less than a kilometre away from two existing centres. Find out what's happening...
Wildlife fencing will not be moved
Koala protection fencing at the site of a $19 million pedestrian overpass in Clontarf will not be moved, says the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR).
Who’s Who in 2022, Community Groups: Redcliffe Coast Guard
Volunteers from the Redcliffe Coast Guard have saved countless lives in 2022, assisting people who find themselves in trouble on the bay, as well as helping water police during search and rescue operations
Who’s Who in 2022, Community Groups: Bribie Volunteer Marine Rescue
Bribie Island Volunteer Marine Rescue, one of the Moreton Bay Region’s essential services, started in a very different guise – as a boating and fishing club. Members have been in action again this year, helping mariners in distress
Driving ahead with $125m overpass upgrade
Plans to upgrade the Linkfield Road overpass at Bald Hills have moved up a gear.
Who’s Who in 2022, Government Gurus: Tim Mander
From the opposition benches, State Member for Everton Tim Mander has continued to campaign and call the Queensland Government to account
Who’s Who in 2022, Government Gurus: Nikki Boyd
Improving roads and the area’s school stand out among the list of achievements by Nikki Boyd in almost eight years as the State Member for Pine Rivers
Who’s Who in 2022, Government Gurus: Shane King
Roads, rail, schools and health care are at the top of Shane King’s list of achievements during almost eight years in the State Government, representing two electorates in this region
Who’s Who in 2022, Government Gurus: Andrew Powell
Improving road infrastructure and frontline services have been among the major achievements of State Member for Glass House Andrew Powell who has represented the electorate for more than 12 years
Who’s Who in 2022, Government Gurus: Mark Ryan
As he approaches 10 years in Queensland’s Parliament, Mark Ryan has been balancing ministerial responsibilities with his community duties in the Morayfield electorate
