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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New roads top Mayor's wish list
Three “critical road projects” are at the top of Moreton Bay Region's transport wish list to help rectify a "crippling chokepoint" ahead of the Brisbane Olympics.
Final section opens at Elimbah
The final section of a new southbound Bruce Highway carriageway – between Caboolture and Steve Irwin Way - is now open to traffic.
Severe thunderstorm warning Moreton Bay Region
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the Southeast Coast area, which includes the Moreton Bay Region, with the chance of strong winds, hail, lightning and heavy rain. There is also potential for flash flooding. Here’s the details
Police round-up: burglaries, arson
An intruder fled from a Newport home empty-handed after waking the occupant this week. Here's what else is keeping police busy... *FREE TO READ*
Youngs Crossing reopens
Youngs Crossing Rd at Joyner reopened this morning after Seqwater reduced controlled releases of water from North Pine Dam. Find out more...
$2.1 billion upgrades for highway
Plans are under way for more than $1 billion of upgrades to the Bruce Highway in this region – with new services roads and bridges but a major arterial road has been shelved.
Mayor tells TMR to go back to the drawing board in Griffin
Moreton Bay Regional Council has today told the Transport and Main Roads department it will oppose State Government plans to resume properties in Griffin. Here’s the details
$50m hotel and shops plan in Dakabin
Plans for a $50 million hotel and shopping centre in Dakabin have been officially unveiled today by The Comiskey Group.
Weather warning in place, roads closed Moreton Bay Region
There are dozens of roads closed across the Moreton Bay Region as a complex weather system continues to deliver heavy rain and flash flooding. Here’s the list of roads and today’s weather forecast
'Blueprint of what not to do'
Mayor Peter Flannery and Deputy Jodie Shipway have joined the chorus of criticism over State Government plans to resume new houses in Griffin for Bruce Highway upgrades.
