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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$10m pledge is "fantastic news"
Bribie Island Rd has been given a $10 million boost in today’s Federal Government Budget.
Huge $32.75m boost for Youngs Crossing upgrade
The long-awaited upgrade of Youngs Crossing Road, over North Pine River, has today taken a huge $32.75 million step forward.
Final contract awarded on $622.5 million upgrade
The final contract has been awarded to build a major section of the Bruce Highway upgrade between Caboolture-Bribie Island Road and Steve Irwin Way at Exit 163.
Mango Hill pedestrian lights trial a winner
Permanent pedestrian lights for Mango Hill
Road safety song a timely reminder as Term 2 begins
Roads closed due to flooding
There are more than 50 roads closed across the region due to flooding, following days of heavy rain and some particularly heavy falls overnight.
Electric vehicles popular on the Peninsula
Electric cars taking off at Redcliffe
Nowhere to hide from hi-tech
Cameras that can read licence plate numbers and alert police in real time about the location of stolen vehicles have been so successful, the program will be expanded around Moreton Bay Region.
Bid to unclog streets near Redcliffe Hospital
Redcliffe Hospital management will encourage staff to use the onsite carpark and parking restrictions will tighten in surrounding streets, following a meeting with residents on Saturday.
