Caboolture River Road is set to receive a series of major improvements within the next decade, recognising the importance of this east-west transport corridor.
The four kilometre section from Morayfield Road to west of Crome Court will be transformed from a two-lane undivided road into an enhanced four-lane carriageway that will better meet growing community needs.
The improvements will deliver:
- increased traffic capacity
- traffic safety enhancements
- additional safe crossing points for cyclists and pedestrians
- increased opportunity for cycling and pedestrian activity
- upgraded intersections
- dedicated turning lanes
- support for regional growth
- an overall vision and cohesive appearance for the road corridor.
The improvements to Caboolture River Road have been planned and designed to ensure these much-needed upgrades are delivered to accommodate growing demands and user needs. They will also benefit families and businesses already located in and around the corridor that rely on Caboolture River Road for their day-to-day lifestyle and activities.
Project 1: Caboolture River Road - Morayfield Road to Grant Road
City of Moreton Bay is working to upgrade Caboolture River Road at Morayfield, between Morayfield Road and Grant Road to cater to growing and future travel demands.
The project includes a commitment for funding from the Queensland Government and City of Moreton Bay and forms part of the SEQ City Deal.
Road construction work is expected to begin in 2026 and completed in 2028.
Project plans
View the latest plan(PDF, 15MB).
Key features
- 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.
Current activities
Preparing for service relocations
Water, sewer, electricity and telecommunication services will need to be relocated along the project alignment in 2026, to accommodate the wider road footprint.
In preparation for these activities, it will be necessary for contractor Doval Constructions to remove selected vegetation between Morayfield Road and Grant Road.
This work commenced late November 2025 and is expected to be completed in February, weather permitting. Activities will be undertaken with care in line with environmental requirements.
Service relocation works are scheduled for early to mid-next year.
For more information, view the project notice(PDF, 592KB).
New school car park for Morayfield State School
Morayfield State School’s ageing car park facilities is being transformed.
The 60-space facility, supported by a new student drop-off and pick-up zone, will also feature an internal zebra crossing and path to provide families with safer access to parked vehicles.
Improving access and safety around the school has been a priority throughout the project’s design phase. Council and the Department of Education have been working closely to create what will be a truly modern school transit facility, guided by feedback from the school.
The new car park is expected to be up and running for the Morayfield State School community in February 2026, with final footpath and garden works to immediately follow at the site.
View the proposed carpark layout(PDF, 2MB).
Construction works - Morayfield Road and William Berry Drive
To accommodate the planned traffic lane improvements at the corner of Morayfield Road and William Berry Drive, contractor Doval Constructions will be removing the vacant building at 193 Morayfield Road in early February 2026.
Site activities will be scheduled across two weeks and include:
- Fencing/screening of the construction zone and site preparation (day and night works)
- Building demolition (night works)
- Removal of the existing slab (day works)
- Loading and haulage of materials (day works)
- Installation of new pavement (day works)
Morayfield Road, William Berry Drive and Caboolture River Road will remain open to traffic during these works.
Customer, delivery and service vehicle access to surrounding businesses at 193 Morayfield Road, 197-199 Morayfield Road and 10 -14 William Berry Drive will remain available via William Berry Drive and Morayfield Road. Pedestrian access will also continue.
Site preparation and demolition activities will occur at night, between 7pm to 5am, in the interest of community and crew safety, and to reduce inconvenience to road users. During these night works, William Berry Drive will operate with one westward lane and continue to remain open to traffic in both directions.
Variable message signage will be located onsite to highlight businesses are open.
For more information, view the project notice(PDF, 901KB).
Timeline
- Develop early planning and concept design - completed
- Refine design - 2024 to 2025
- Project enabling works - commenced late 2025
- Service relocation works - 2026
- Commencing road construction - 2026
- Project completion - 2028
The timeline is indicative only and may be subject to change.