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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Young driver safety in the spotlight
Council to consider funding learner driver programs in the Moreton Bay Region
Green light for traffic bottleneck
Work due to start in January 2021 to tackle the growing congestion on roads around Mango Hill State School during drop-off and pick-up time.
‘Smart’ move to bust highway congestion
A huge part of the Bruce Highway, including the section running through Moreton Bay Region, is to have “smart” upgrades in a move by the Federal Government to bust traffic congestion.
Calls to fix bottleneck – for good
One battle with traffic congestion on Anzac Ave is being won at Kippa-Ring, but there are fears the bottleneck will only move a short distance down one of Moreton Bay Region’s busiest arterial roads.
Station closing for two days
Trains will not stop at Dakabin station this weekend as part of the multi-million dollar upgrade by the Queensland Rail.
Program is braking the cycle
Clocking up the 100 supervised driving hours needed to sit a driving test is particularly tough for young drivers who don’t have someone they can drive with. That’s where the Braking the Cycle program comes in.
Survive the drive – get home safe
Christmas is right around the corner but the greatest gift you can give your family and friends this holiday season is getting home safe. That’s the message this National Road Safety Week.
Extra lanes for traffic bottleneck
Anzac Avenue is to get two extra lanes through part of Kippa-Ring to try and reduce traffic congestion and improve safety.
Youngs Crossing flood fix a step closer
After decades of discussions, Moreton Bay Regional Council has paved the way to fix issues caused by flooding at Youngs Crossing Rd.
Ready to roll on $163m upgrade
Machinery has arrived to start work on the Bruce Highway and New Settlement Rd/Deception Bay Road interchange upgrade.
