The Queensland Government has unveiled the preferred design for a new four-lane Bribie Island Bridge, which would double the current traffic capacity between the island and the mainland.
Under the plans, the existing two-lane bridge would be retained and converted into a dedicated crossing for pedestrians and cyclists.
Community feedback on the preferred design is open until Friday, November 27, with information sessions planned over the coming weeks.
Geotechnical investigations will begin this week to support detailed design work and environmental assessments.
The investigations will examine ground and seabed conditions to help inform the bridge’s final design and the approvals process.
Premier David Crisafulli said the new bridge would provide additional capacity while retaining the existing crossing for other users.
“We’re delivering a new Bribie Island Bridge just as we promised,” Mr Crisafulli said.
“We are doubling the traffic capacity with a new bridge,and preserving the old bridge for pedestrians and cyclists.”
Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent Mickelberg said environmental approvals would be an important part of progressing the project.
“Population growth, tourism and traffic volumes have surged since the existing Bribie Island Bridge was built in six decades ago,” he said.
“As detailed design progresses, the new Bribie Island Bridge is another project where we will need Canberra to come to the table and get on with environmental approvals.”
Member for Pumicestone Ariana Doolan said the project was an important infrastructure investment for the growing community.
“The milestone on Bribie Island Bridge reflects our commitment to delivering real infrastructure that supports growing communities,” she said.
More detail are:
