Traffic & Transport
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Work to start on key road upgrades
Major upgrades to Nathan Rd in Rothwell will improve road safety, protect wildlife and manage growing traffic, with construction expected to start before Christmas.
Call for changes on peninsula line
The Redcliffe Peninsula Line marks 10 years since opening, with Better Transport Queensland calling for more frequent services, improved bus connections and better land use around stations.
Charges laid after water safety drive
Police warn Moreton Bay boaties to prioritise water safety after a four-day operation saw three people charged and 41 infringement notices issued across local waterways.
Highway closure plan delayed
The Bruce Highway’s Dohles Rocks Rd northbound exit closure has been postponed, with new dates set for August 21-24. Motorists are urged to plan ahead, use the Anzac Ave exit during the works and allow extra travel time.
Moreton Bay road in top crash hotspots
The Morayfield Road and Graham Road intersection has ranked as Brisbane’s second worst crash hotspot, with new AAMI data revealing nearly one in three collisions are nose-to-tail crashes and urging motorists to stay alert.
Change to major highway exit plans
The Bruce Highway’s northbound Dohles Rocks Road exit closure has been postponed due to forecast wet weather, with new August dates announced as work continues on the major highway upgrade.
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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.
11 major projects in 10 months
Moreton Bay Regional Council has scores of building projects it’s scheduled to complete this financial year. Here are 11, from all corners of the region, for everyone from children and families to sports clubs and motorists.
Turning screws on rego plate theft
Police in the Moreton District will be offering motorists free anti-theft number plate screws tomorrow, August 7, at the end of a week which has seen a rise in rego crime.
Mayor launches drive for wider roads in Moreton Bay Region
Mayor Peter Flannery wants an ‘immediate review’ of Moreton Bay Regional Council’s planning scheme to start tackling the problems caused by narrow streets.
