Traffic management

Traffic management

Brisbane City Council can help you with information about traffic flows, local area traffic information, audio-tactile pedestrian facilities and much more.

Traffic alerts and closures

Traffic alerts and closures

Find out about road works, road closures, events and traffic updates which may affect the flow of traffic in the Brisbane area from the Queensland Government traffic and travel information web site.
Brisbane Metropolitan Traffic Management Centre

Brisbane Metropolitan Transport Management Centre

Brisbane Metropolitan Transport Management Centre operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide effective public transport continuity.
Local area traffic management

Local area traffic management

Learn about Council's local area traffic management, including road types and speed limits.

Transport and demographic models

Information about Council's strategic transport model and transport plan demographic model.
Traffic volume counts

Traffic volume counts

Apply for a traffic volume count for intersections with Council-owned traffic lights.

Audio-tactile Pedestrian facilities

Audio-tactile facilities are the push button systems at traffic lights that show when to cross and not cross the road.
Traffic Response Unit

Traffic Response Unit

Council's Traffic Response Unit has vehicles to manage traffic around events, implement diversions and provide assistance to vehicles.

Flood damage recovery

Brisbane City Council provides information and updates on roads flood damage recovery.

Traffic lights

Traffic lights control the flow of traffic and pedestrians to improve safety and access on Brisbane's roads.  For information on how traffic lights operate and answers to other common questions, you can download:

To report a traffic light problem, phone Council on 07 3403 8888.

Road and footpath permits

Find out how to apply for a road closure or footway permit.

CBD speed limit

The CBD speed limit is 40 kilometres per hour. This excludes Ann and Turbot Streets which are 60 kilometres per hour ensuring traffic flows more efficiently.

Download the CBD map showing the streets where the 40 kilometres per hour speed limit applies:

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