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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Work to start on $2 million road upgrade at Clontarf
The State Government is investing more than $2 million in resurfacing works at Hornibrook Esp, Clontarf. Work is due to start soon. Here’s what we know
Hear about The Mill at Moreton Bay plan and Moreton Bay City vision
Pine Rivers Chamber of Commerce’s next quarterly breakfast meeting will be a chance for people to learn more about The Mill at Moreton Bay and Council’s vision for the region to become a city. Here's the details
Funding to unlock housing
The State Government will invest $200 million to build essential infrastructure needed to unlock housing supply in areas including the Moreton Bay Region. Here’s what they’re doing
Crash causing long delays on Samford Rd
Long tailbacks are being reported on Samford Rd this morning following a three-vehicle crash.
Free coffee for cyclists as Samford bridge opens tomorrow
Cyclists will be offered free coffee as Samford celebrates the opening of the $5.7 million Private Percy Cash Pedestrian Bridge tomorrow morning
Bee Gees Way closes for upgrade
Redcliffe tourism drawcard Bee Gees Way is closed for three weeks for a lighting upgrade. Here’s the details
Experts start planning to maximise Olympics potential
An Olympian and Paralympian have joined leaders from business, government, regional development, education, tourism, accessibility, sporting, and community and cultural organisations in the first meeting to ensure the Moreton Bay Region shares the spotlight during the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games
New meeting over controversial bridge plan
A second public meeting will be held for a proposed $19 million pedestrian bridge, which has been labelled a ‘white elephant’ by campaigners.
Making new government work for Moreton Bay Region
New Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has vowed to serve everyone, even those who voted against him and residents in the Moreton Bay Region will be counting on it, with their three re-elected MPs now in Opposition. We ask the MPs and council how they will make it work, so the region is not left behind
Call to shape own future, become Moreton Bay City
With public consultation due to end on May 30, Moreton Bay Regional Council has made its case to become a city to local business leaders and owners. We sum it up and explain how you can still have your say
