Traffic Springfield’s boom a double- edged sword WHILE the popularity of the Springfield region has developers and real estate agents clapping their hands, the area itself has become a victim of traffic mayhem. Guest Writer 15 Oct 2025
Traffic Mount Crosby Weir Bridge reopens as pedestrian link THE Mount Crosby Weir Bridge has reopened to the public, transformed into a pedestrian pathway after nearly a century of service as a road crossing. Rob Mellett 03 Sep 2025
City Life Ipswich adopts updated transport strategy IPSWICH City Council has endorsed an updated transport plan, the iGO Ipswich Transport Strategy 2025, setting priorities for how the city’s growing population will get around in the future. Rob Mellett 03 Sep 2025
Traffic Rural roads to receive major upgrades RESIDENTS of Calvert, Mount Forbes, and Ironbark will soon see more reliable gravel roads, as Ipswich City Council moves to upgrade several unmaintained roads to a maintained standard. Rob Mellett 03 Sep 2025
Ipswich Tribune Main Roads gives updates on major blackspots THE Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) provided updates on key infrastructure issues affecting the region at the July 30 meeting of the Karalee and Surrounding Communities Association. Rob Mellett 06 Aug 2025
Council Council: short-term road fix not cost-efficient IPSWICH City Council will not fast-track the upgrade of the Redbank Plains Road and Greenwood Village Road intersection, opting instead to deliver improvements in line with the broader Stage 4 upgrade of Redbank Plains Road. Rob Mellett 30 Jul 2025
Ipswich Springfield landslip ramp reopens months early AFTER months of detours and delays, the entry ramp to the Centenary Highway at Springfield Central has reopened. Rob Mellett 09 Jul 2025
Ipswich Council reviewing Goodna blackspot safety measures RESIDENTS living on a street known for being a notorious Goodna accident blackspot say guard rails should be installed before lives are lost. Rob Mellett 21 May 2025
Ipswich Tribune Overpass partially opens as restrictions continue THE Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) reopened the northbound lane of the Mount Crosby Road overpass above the Warrego Highway yesterday morning. Rob Mellett 21 May 2025
Traffic Springfield roads upgrades to continue until 2027 CONSTRUCTION continues on the widening of Springfield Parkway – between Old Logan Road and Springfield Greenbank Arterial. Rob Mellett 23 Apr 2025
Ipswich Tribune Motorists through the eyes of a truck driver HE WORKS in Ipswich and drives big heavy trucks, his elevated position gives him a birds eye view of motorist behaviours and what he sees worries him. Lara Hart 11 Sep 2024
Ipswich Tribune Bottleneck-busting budget funding CONGESTION hotspots were the winners during last week’s Federal Budget. Rob Mellett 22 May 2024
Ipswich Tribune Unborn baby killed, mother seriously injured An UNBORN baby has died after a crash which resulted in six people being taken to hospital. Rob Mellett 17 May 2024
Traffic Work crews return to major road project CONSTRUCTION work on Redbank Plains Road in Ipswich’s eastern suburbs will recommence after Ipswich City Council took back ownership of the project three weeks ago. Brian Bennion 03 Apr 2024
City Life Roads carnage leaves two dead A MOTORCYCLIST has died after a crash at New Chum on Sunday morning. Rob Mellett 21 Feb 2024
Public Transport E-scooter trial extended THE TRIAL of e-scooters at Springfield Central has been extended for six months to allow Ipswich City Council to collect more data on micro-mobility in the region. Brian Bennion 17 Jan 2024
Traffic Work starts on temporary bridge WORK on the temporary pedestrian footbridge for Sadliers Crossing is expected to start this weekend. Brian Bennion 17 Jan 2024
Traffic First stage for largest road upgrade THE largest road upgrade in Ipswich City Council’s history has reached a major milestone with the first of three stages now complete in the duplication of Springfield Parkway and Springfield Greenbank Arterial. Brian Bennion 16 Nov 2023
Public Transport Buses snooze, productivity loses THE suburban bus timetable begins too late in the day to get workers to Brisbane in time for work. Rob Mellett 18 Oct 2023
