News
3 July, 2025
Key road upgrade
Construction is set to begin on long-awaited upgrades to Caboolture River Road, with City of Moreton Bay allocating $75.7 million over three years to the project in its 2025/26 budget.
The works will upgrade the 1.2km stretch between Morayfield Road and Grant Road, transforming the busy east-west corridor into a four-lane road with improved intersections, lighting, and pedestrian and cycling infrastructure.
Originally announced in 2021 as a priority road project, early works including service relocations are scheduled for late 2025 and early 2026, with major construction expected to start in late 2026.
Mayor Peter Flannery said the road upgrade was urgently needed to meet the demands of the growing population.
“Caboolture River Road hasn’t kept up with the development around it. Its two lanes are no longer sufficient, especially during peak hour,” he said.
“This is a crucial upgrade for Morayfield and the wider community, and it’s being delivered as part of Council’s record $1 billion budget, which includes nearly $400 million for infrastructure.”
The project is jointly funded with the Queensland Government and forms part of the South East Queensland City Deal.
Key features include:
Widening to four lanes with a central median.
Additional turning lanes at key intersections.
New traffic lights at Amy and Kenneth Streets.
Upgraded signals at Grant Road and Morayfield Road.
Left-in/left-out access at Ben Street and Lorebury Drive.
New cycle and pedestrian paths on both sides of the road.
Division 3 Councillor Adam Hain said this section was the first phase of a broader program to improve the full 4km stretch of Caboolture River Road through to Crome Court at Upper Caboolture.
The remaining sections will be delivered by developers under infrastructure agreements, with planning still in early stages and construction timelines yet to be confirmed.
