'Please use caution': Brisbane motorists at risk as power outage wipes out traffic lights Brisbane commuters are being urged to take caution during peak hour as a huge power outage in south-east Queensland takes down multiple traffic lights. Transport and Main Roads Queensland has warned motorists to "take care on the roads this afternoon", and to use caution at intersections until power is restored. "It appears that there are multiple power outages in the Brisbane metro area, please use caution at intersections until power is restored," Queensland Traffic Metro tweeted. READ MORE: At approximately 3.20pm AEST Energex reported that around 250,000 Queensland residents had their power restored.