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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Innovation turns to gold
An ingenious idea to turn garbage trucks into mobile road monitoring units has won Moreton Bay Regional Council gold in the 2020 Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) Queensland Awards for Excellence.
Fast-tracking Youngs Crossing flood fix
After more than a decade of discussions, Moreton Bay Regional Council has paved the way to fix issues caused by flooding at Youngs Crossing, voting unanimously this week to immediately start community consultation on two proposed upgrade options.
Roadworks to avoid in our region
Here is a list of current and planned roadworks to help make your trips around the Moreton Bay Region a little easier.
Remember, beaches are roads
Beaches may seem far removed from the region’s highways, but they are still governed by the same road rules, say Moreton District Police.
Fancy a forest drive? Safety first …
Motorists across the Moreton Bay Region are being reminded by Moreton District Police and HQPlantations that road rules still apply in forests.
Why we have the Fatal Five
Here’s why the Fatal Five have become the cornerstone of the Moreton Police Road Safety Week (August 24-28) message across the Moreton Bay Region and Queensland.
Remember the Fatal Five
Moreton Police have given detailed examples of exactly why the Fatal Five is so important – not just in Road Safety Week (August 24-28) but every day of the year.
‘This is simply unacceptable’
Moreton District Police has launched Road Safety Week (August 24-28) by urging motorists to “think hard” about their driving, saying the current number of fatalities and crashes is “simply unacceptable”.
Our most dangerous intersections revealed
Two intersections in the Moreton Bay Region are among Queensland’s 10 worst intersections over a three-year period, according to the RACQ.
Focus on rural road safety
With rural road crashes accounting for more than 65 per cent of the Australian road toll, there’s a sharp focus on drivers during Rural Road Safety Month. Here’s some tips for staying safe.
