Queensland unveils four-lane Bribie Island bridge plan ahead of 2032 Games

The Crisafulli administration revealed its preferred design for a new four-lane bridge linking Bribie Island to the mainland, promising to finish before the 2032 Games. Premier David Crisafulli and Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg said the new structure will double traffic capacity while one outlet 800-metre bridge will be retained for pedestrians and cyclists. Geotechnical investigations commence this week and a community consultation window runs until the end of November.

The business case, released in April 2025, lists the chosen option at an estimated $756.56 million, fitting within the existing budget envelope. Federal environmental clearance for the ecologically sensitive Pumicestone Passage could take two to three years, after which construction is expected to last three to four years. Labor’s transport spokesperson Bart Mellish accused the government of prioritising self-promotion over delivering the project.