Kangaroo Point Bridge
Brisbane City Council is building new active transport bridges across Brisbane to make it even easier for you to get around our city.
The bridge ensures Brisbane continues to be a great place to live, work and relax, and provides the perfect way for residents to explore our river city during the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, leaving a lasting legacy for generations to come.
In June 2021, Council awarded the contract to Connect Brisbane, led by BESIX Watpac, to design and construct the Kangaroo Point Bridge, following an extensive procurement process. Major construction started in 2022 and was completed in late 2024.
As part of the project, Council also delivered new walking and riding connections from the bridge landing at Scott Street through to Main Street and Deakin Street in Kangaroo Point.
The Kangaroo Point Bridge is partially funded by the Australian Government as part of the SEQ City Deal.
About the project
The Kangaroo Point Bridge provides a world-class landmark linking the city centre and Kangaroo Point peninsula. The bridge design celebrates our river city and sub-tropical identity and provide a convenient, safe and accessible connection for all bridge users.
Key features of Connect Brisbane's design for the Kangaroo Point Bridge include:
- a river crossing between the corner of Alice Street and Edward Street in the CBD, and Scott Street at Kangaroo Point with a length of around 460m
- an elegant single-mast cable stay structure, designed to complement the city skyline and minimise visual impact
- dedicated cycle and pedestrian paths, with a minimum width of 6.8m along the length of the bridge, and a maximum grade of 1:20
- a navigable bridge clearance height of 12.7 metres (as per the Captain Cook Bridge), with provision for a 60m wide navigation channel
- viewing platforms and rest nodes to provide panoramic views of the river and city
- high quality landing points that will connect and activate communities on either side of the Brisbane River
- design features including solar panels, cooling vegetation and shade cover along the length of the bridge
- two new unique dining options, including an above-water restaurant and bar, and riverside cafe, helping to create an iconic destination for Brisbane residents.
Key features
Spaces to enjoy the river views
Viewing platforms and rest nodes provide seating, shade, and opportunities to pause on both sides of the bridge deck for bridge users to take in the panoramic views of the CBD skyline, Kangaroo Point cliffs, City Botanic Gardens and the Story Bridge.
Celebrating our river city
The Kangaroo Point Bridge celebrates our river city’s unique identity and sub-tropical environment. The single mast features a distinctive four-legged single pylon design, providing clear sight lines and space for generous viewing nodes either side of the bridge deck. At night, the bridge provides a striking addition to the skyline, with programmable colour-change LED lighting allowing the bridge to recognise special events and celebrations.
High-quality landing points
The bridge landing points touch lightly on the river’s edge and provide a new world-class landmark for both the city centre and the Kangaroo Point peninsula. They integrate with nearby green spaces including the City Botanic Gardens, and C.T. White Park, recognising the rich history and heritage of each place. Upgraded public realm, along with enhanced connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists, provides comfortable, easy access for residents, commuters, and visitors alike.
Unique riverside dining venues
In addition to the new river crossing, the Kangaroo Point Bridge features two unique riverside dining venues, including an above-water restaurant and bar on the bridge, and a new riverside café at the city landing (opening in early 2025).
Council has selected the Tassis Group to operate the two new dining venues, helping to create an iconic destination and new riverside space for Brisbane residents for generations to come.
Find out more and view the unique riverside dining venues artist impressions gallery.
Location
Accessible version
Download the Kangaroo Point Bridge location map (Word - 2.39Mb).
Bridge landings and ongoing connections
City landing
The City landing provides a gateway for visitors to the CBD, City Botanic Gardens and riverside boardwalks.
Key features include:
- a new landscaped plaza with seating and central feature tree
- a new riverside café
- access to an above-water restaurant and bar
- a connection for cyclists and e-mobility users to the CityLink cycleway
- shared access to the City Botanic Gardens and Riverwalk, with key heritage features retained.
Download the accessible version of the project plan for more detailed information about the City landing:
Edward Street and Alice Street signalised crossing, Brisbane CBD
In late 2021, Council installed a temporary signalised crossing on the corner of Edward and Alice streets in the CBD to facilitate construction of the Kangaroo Point Bridge. Council has now upgraded this crossing to a permanent arrangement.
The new signalised crossing provides a continuous, safe and accessible link between the Kangaroo Point Bridge and the city centre.
Project features
Works to upgrade the signalised crossing included:
- modifying Telstra services on Edward Street
- constructing new paved footpaths on either side of the street corner
- relocating the existing temporary traffic signals into their permanent positions
- resurfacing the corner of Edward and Alice streets and installing new linemarking
- reinstating driveways for the Stamford Plaza and the City Botanic Gardens
- installing new kerb and channel, concrete islands, bollards, drainage and landscaping.
Download the project plan for the Edward Street and Alice Street signalised crossing in your preferred format:
- Project plan – Edward Street and Alice Street signalised crossing (PDF - 1Mb)
- Project plan – Edward Street and Alice Street signalised crossing (Word - 1.2Mb).
Project benefits
The Edward Street and Alice Street signalised crossing:
- enhances visibility of pedestrians, bike and e-mobility riders for motorists
- provides a clearly defined crossing point for pedestrians, bike and e-mobility riders
- enhances the broader transport network by providing direct connections between existing pedestrian, bike and e-mobility networks.
Kangaroo Point landing
The Kangaroo Point bridge landing provides safe and convenient access to the surrounding active transport network.
Key features include:
- upgrades to C.T. White Park, with new plaza entry and landscaping
- connections to existing footpaths in C.T. White Park
- lift connection to the bridge deck
- stair connection with seating areas
- separated cycle and pedestrian paths, with space for a central feature tree
- shared zone on Scott Street, with local vehicle access maintained
- a 2 minute passenger loading zone on Main Street, just north of Scott Street.
Download the accessible version of the project plan for more detailed information about the Kangaroo Point landing:
Main Street and Deakin Street connection, Kangaroo Point
The Main Street and Deakin Street connection is now open.
The new connection provides direct and dedicated access for pedestrians, bike riders and e-mobility riders between the Kangaroo Point Bridge landing at Scott Street and the eastern side of the Kangaroo Point Peninsula, as well as ongoing travel to and from the eastern suburbs.
The connection includes:
- a new separated pedestrian and bike path between Main Street and Deakin Street
- a new underpass via the existing Council depot beneath the Story Bridge
- realignment of Deakin Street to provide an upgraded pedestrian path and two-way off-road bike path
- a raised priority crossing across Main Street near Scott Street.
Project benefits
The new connection:
- provides a continuous, safe and accessible link between Deakin Street and the new Kangaroo Point Bridge
- improves safety for all road users by providing dedicated, separated areas for bike and e-mobility riders, pedestrians and motorists
- enhances the broader transport network by providing direct connections between existing pedestrian, bike and e-mobility networks.
Speed limit review and traffic calming
A speed limit review of the local area was undertaken prior to the completion of the Main Street and Deakin Street connection.
Following this review, Council wishes to advise that a permanent speed limit of 40km/h on Main Street between Rotherham and Thornton streets has been endorsed by the Speed Management Committee (SMC). The SMC includes representatives from the Queensland Police Service, the Queensland Government’s Department of Transport and Main Roads and Council.
Council also installed new signage and additional traffic calming treatments in mid-2024 to support the reduced speed limit to 40km/h, including:
Additional pavement marking:
- similar to the existing treatment at the entrance of Thornton Street, red and yellow pavement marking was installed on Main Street, in the northbound lane near the corner of Main and Thornton streets
- this pavement marking provides advanced warning for motorists entering changed traffic conditions, such as the reduced 40km/h speed limit and raised priority crossing.
Additional speed platform:
- an additional speed platform was installed on Main Street, 40 metres north of the raised priority crossing, to encourage vehicles travelling south along Main Street to slow down prior to the raised priority crossing.
Download the project plan for the Main Street and Deakin Street connection:
Keeping our city clean
Council and Connect Brisbane are committed to best-practice sustainability and minimising the impacts of the project on the environment and the community. As part of this commitment, the project achieved an Infrastructure Sustainability rating using the Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) rating scheme framework.
The Kangaroo Point Bridge features a number of sustainable design elements, including:
- solar panels on the shade cover, helping to power the bridge’s lighting
- rain gardens at C.T. White Park to slow stormwater run-off
- extensive use of native plants in new landscaping.
Download the Kangaroo Point Bridge Sustainability Policy and BESIX Watpac's Sustainable Procurement Policy in your preferred format to learn more about the project’s commitment to delivering lasting environmental, social and economic benefits for Brisbane.
Reducing congestion on the ferry, bus and road networks
Faster and more convenient access to the CBD from Kangaroo Point and the eastern and south-eastern suburbs
Creating more than 1,800 jobs during construction
A new world-class landmark for Brisbane City and Kangaroo Point
Initial investigations and options assessment
COMPLETED
Release preliminary business case
COMPLETED
Initial consultation phase
COMPLETED
Technical investigations and design development
COMPLETED
Consultation on draft reference design
COMPLETED
Release design of new walking and cycling connections
COMPLETED
Procurement
COMPLETED
Construction
completed in late 2024
Project background
A bridge connecting Kangaroo Point and the city centre has been considered since the 1860s. Council recommenced detailed planning in 2014 and in 2018 engaged consultants to undertake further technical studies on the bridge, including providing recommendations on the preferred alignment, landings and bridge options.
Preliminary business case
In September 2019, Council released the project’s preliminary business case key findings, which clearly demonstrated the benefits of the Kangaroo Point Bridge and value for money for Brisbane’s ratepayers. The preliminary business case identified a preferred alignment from the corner of Alice Street and Edward Street to Scott Street at Kangaroo Point. This alignment provides:
- a safe and accessible connection
- a gentler slope on the bridge and at landing points
- more direct connections to existing pathways
- better visual outcomes.
Community consultation
Community and stakeholder feedback has been critical to the development of the Kangaroo Point Bridge.
Initial consultation on the project was undertaken in late 2019. Council completed a detailed analysis of all feedback received and prepared an Initial Consultation Outcomes report.
Following the initial consultation phase in late 2019, Council undertook further technical investigations and assessments in early 2020 to inform the draft reference design.
In August and September 2020, Council undertook community consultation on the Kangaroo Point Bridge draft reference design. Council reviewed and analysed all feedback received and prepared a consultation summary document and consultation report that outlines the consultation process and feedback received.
Overall feedback indicated general positive support for the draft reference design, with 71% of survey respondents either completely or somewhat in favour of the overall design.
In May 2021, Council released designs for new walking and cycling connections to the bridge for the community to provide feedback on.
Project updates
- Project update - September 2024 (PDF - 2Mb)
- Project update - September 2024 (Word - 7Mb)
- Project update - December 2023 (PDF - 7Mb)
- Project update - December 2023 (Word - 3Mb)
- Project update - June 2023 (PDF - 4.3Mb
- Project update - June 2023 (Word - 3.3Mb)
- Project update - December 2022 (PDF - 1Mb)
- Project update - December 2022 (Word - 7Mb)
- Project update - September 2021 (PDF - 4.4Mb)
- Project update - September 2021 (Word - 1.48Mb)
- Project update - May 2021 (PDF - 1.16Mb)
- Project update - May 2021 (Word - 3.62Mb)
- Project update - August 2020 (PDF - 3.93Mb)
- Project update - August 2020 (Word - 1.96Mb)
- Project update - November 2019 (PDF - 1.8Mb)
- Project update - November 2019 (Word - 136kb)