Traffic & Transport
Trending Today:
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.
The Latest
Griffin transport plan connecting community
Active Transport Network Plan for Griffin
Moreton Island barge bid is moving ahead
A proposal to establish a pedestrian and vehicle barge service from the Redcliffe peninsula to Moreton Island (Mulgumpin) is setting sail.
Latest on major developments changing our region
The Moreton Bay Region is being transformed by a succession of major developments. Many are under way, some nearing completion. Here's the latest update on the progress of the multi-million dollar, job-creating, construction projects.
Container ship drama
A container ship, which ran aground overnight off Bribie Island will be inspected today for damage.
Keep kids safe in school zones
Ensuring children travel safely to and from school is the responsibility of the entire community, according to the Officer in Charge of the Deception Bay Road Policing Unit. It's pretty simple - as he explains
Latest on $163 million overpass upgrade
Work on the new Deception Bay overpass on the Bruce Highway is gathering pace with motorists and residents warned of more heavy machinery, noise, dust and temporary lighting.
Road works to start next week
Work is about to start on a year-long upgrade on a major arterial road connecting the Moreton Bay Region with three north Brisbane suburbs.
Fuelling petrol price battle
A petrol price war has broken out on the Redcliffe peninsula between Metro and Liberty servos just 2.6kms apart.
Not worth the risk
The festive season is in full swing and it can be tempting to celebrate the end of a challenging year over a few drinks. If you think you know everything about drinking and driving, you’re probably wrong.
Roadworks you may want to avoid
Here is a list of current and planned roadworks to help make your trips around the Moreton Bay Region a little easier.
