Traffic
Plan for tunnel to avoid Chermside traffic came from govt money-makers
Queensland Investment Corporation saw merit – and money – in the idea of a new tollway. It then launched Project Polaris, sidelining Brisbane City Council.
- by Sean Parnell
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The 5 worst spots where trains make drivers late for work
Commuters grind to a halt for 18 minutes out of every hour at south-east Queensland’s slowest level crossing.
- by Felicity Caldwell
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Where in Brisbane do people own the most cars? Search for your suburb
As public transport fails to keep pace with the ever-expanding city, we reveal the top suburbs where families rely on three or more cars.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Time running out for northside bottleneck: Council
Brisbane City Council has warned a major northside level crossing upgrade is in jeopardy as the clock ticks down on a federal audit of funded infrastructure projects.
- by Cameron Atfield
Protester arrested after Port of Brisbane blocked in protest
There were significant delays after a protester blocked the motorway in both directions.
- by Cloe Read
Two trapped in car moments before fire started after serious crash
Three people were seriously injured after a crash on Saturday night saw two of them trapped inside the car before its engine caught fire.
- by Tony Moore
The little-known plan to fix congestion in Brisbane’s busy north
A vast area of the Brisbane and Moreton Bay region is under investigation for new road, rail and bus connections to support a growing population.
- by Tony Moore
City’s biggest roadworks project on track to free up Moggill Road
The $183 million upgrade of the busy Indooroopilly corridor is taking shape, but traffic disruptions will continue for at least 12 more months.
- by Tony Moore
Claims of missing millions, power plays in dire Brisbane tunnel debate
The RACQ has called on state and council leaders to stop squabbling and instead find solutions to the northside’s transport woes.
- by Tony Moore
Road safety roundtable announced to address soaring fatalities
Meanwhile, Brisbane families heading north for New Year’s holidays have been caught in more than 25 kilometres of heavy congestion on the Bruce Highway.
- by Cloe Read
Work to begin on Centenary Bridge in new year, but not without $50m blowout
Duplication of the bridge linking Jindalee and Kenmore will cost $50 million more than promised in 2020, and transport advocates say it will do little to fix the area’s congestion woes.
- by Cameron Atfield