Caboolture River Road attracts attention in City budget
Published 25 June 2025
City of Moreton Bay’s 2025/26 budget has provided the financial foundations for construction to start on much-anticipated improvements to Caboolture River Road, from Morayfield Road to Grant Road.
The 1.2km project was announced in 2021 and identified as one of Council’s priority road network projects.
Road works are expected to commence in late 2026. Some early activities scheduled for late 2025 including preparations related to the relocation of utility services. Services relocations are expected to commence in early 2026.
Mayor Peter Flannery said the improvements could not come soon enough for communities living on and around this major east-west connector.
“Caboolture River Road has seen a lot of change over the past few decades. It’s no surprise the surrounding area has flourished with more and more people calling it home, thanks to its housing options and lifestyle amenities,” he said.
“The one thing that hasn’t changed is the road itself – with its two lanes struggling to meet the daily needs of residents and businesses, especially during peak hour.
“Council’s record $1 billion budget included almost $400 million to invest in infrastructure to support the rapidly growing City of Moreton Bay.
“Council has allocated $75.7 million across 3 years specifically for Caboolture River Road. This will deliver an improved four-lane solution for the people of Morayfield and is a crucial step in preparing for the future of our City.”
The project includes a significant commitment for funding from the Queensland Government in partnership with City of Moreton Bay, and forms part of the SEQ City Deal.
The upgrade will involve:
- Widening Caboolture River Road between Grant Road and Morayfield Road to provide two traffic lanes in each direction - (four lanes in total) with a central median
- Installing additional traffic turning lanes at key intersections
- Installing new traffic lights at the intersection of Amy and Kenneth Streets
- Upgrading the existing traffic lights at Grant Road and Morayfield Road
- Changing access at Ben Street and Lorebury Drive to left in/left out only
- Installing new cycling and pedestrian paths on both sides of the road.
Division 3 Councillor Adam Hain said the Morayfield Road to Grant Road section was part of a broader program of improvements planned along the 4km stretch of Caboolture River Road, through to Crome Court at Upper Caboolture.
The section from Grant Road to Crome Court comprises two sections to be funded and delivered by developers via infrastructure agreements conditioned by City of Moreton Bay. Planning for these sections is still in the early stages and therefore the timing of works is still to be determined.
“Collectively, these works will provide existing communities with infrastructure improvements to benefit their daily lives. The works will also contribute to the success of new communities being established at Waraba by ensuring the delivery of new infrastructure matches and supports user needs and demands,” Cr Hain said.
“We know via our Moreton Says surveys that communities want to see infrastructure more effectively planned to occur in line with development of the city so we’re working hard to realise that.”
Mayor Flannery said being one of the fastest growing areas in Australia came with its share of challenges.
“But they’re challenges we accept and own because with growth also comes opportunity,” Mayor Flannery said.
“Our communities expect all levels of government are on the same page when it comes to planning and delivering solutions that accommodate growth but safeguard ease of access, connection and convenience.
“City of Moreton Bay urges the Federal and State Governments to continue to partner with us by investing in pressing essential infrastructure, including construction of a Buchanan Road overpass, as well as delivery of crucial city shaping services such as improved public transport.
“We thank the State Government for the vital funding through the City Deal to make this project a reality.”
More information about works planned for Caboolture River Road is available at www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/caboolture-river-road
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