Traffic & Transport
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Motorway tops funding wish list
Funding for two huge road projects and housing top Moreton Bay’s wishlist ahead of tomorrow’s Queensland State Budget. Mayor Peter Flannery is also calling for financial help with flood prevention in Caboolture and upgrades to three major sports precincts.
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.
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Parcels missing after delivery van theft
Brazen thieves stole a van containing more than 80 undelivered parcels from Deception Bay this morning. Here's what we know...
Driver cops fine for obstructing police car called to emergency
A Narangba man was fined more than $300 for failing to move out of the path of a police car flashing lights and sounding sirens. Find out more...
'Diamond' interchange shining bright
The $30 million Gympie Arterial Rd and Strathpine Rd Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) is now complete and operational.
Major road upgrades to start in Morayfield
Crews will start work this month to upgrade 2.3kms of Morayfield Rd in Burpengary, making the road safer and more efficient.
Exclusive: Moreton Island barge bid update
Three expressions of interest processes in the past four years and $4 million on the table has not been enough to secure a barge from the Redcliffe peninsula to Moreton Island (Mulgumpin). State Member for Redcliffe Yvette D’Ath provides an update on the bid for a barge exclusively to Moreton Daily
Residents launch late bid to stop overpass
Residents fighting construction of a multi-million dollar pedestrian overpass in Clontarf, have called on the Queensland Ombudsman for help.
Upgrades to start at busy intersection
Work is about to start on a $4 million upgrade to the intersection of Bribie Island Rd and Regina Ave in Ningi.
Council officer to be fined for breaking Council rules
A Council officer will be fined for breaking Moreton Bay Regional Council’s (MBRC) own parking rules.
Consultation extended for new highway route
Public consultation for the Bruce Highway Western Alternative (BHWA) stage two, from Moorina to Narangba, had such a response it was extended by a week.
Overpass repairs: Work to start, full closure this weekend
Repairs to the Linkfield Road Overpass will be carried out at night, says the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR).
