Kangaroo Point Bridge
More than 315,000 people have crossed the Kangaroo Point Bridge in just one month, massively exceeding forecasts by more than 75 per cent.
We knew the Kangaroo Point Bridge would be incredibly popular but it’s well and truly exceeding all expectations.
By creating a direct connection between the CBD and Kangaroo Point we are providing more opportunities for people to get into the city without driving as our city continues to grow.
Both of the new bridges we built in 2024 have blown their initial usage estimates out of the water and that means fewer car trips on the road network.
The Schrinner Council is the only council in Australia to deliver major infrastructure projects like the Kangaroo Point and Breakfast Creek bridges that are helping people get around our city sooner and safer.
While these bridges are helping to ease congestion on our roads, they are also cementing themselves as must-do destinations.
I’m incredibly proud we’re delivering on the Lord Mayor’s commitment to keep Brisbane moving and look forward to continuing to work with other levels of government to deliver more city-shaping projects.
An average of more than 10,800 people a day have crossed the bridge since it opened, rather than the 6,100 per day expected by 2036.
The usage figure includes 8,900 walkers, 1,200 cyclists and 660 scooter riders, helping to ease congestion and keep Brisbane moving.
- More than 21,500 people crossed the 460-metre bridge the day it opened on 15 December 2024, including 19,200 pedestrians, 1,655 cyclists and 665 scooter riders.
- More than 15,400 people made the crossing on New Year’s Day, including 12,800 pedestrians, 1,600 cyclists and 906 scooter riders.
- Sunday 5th January also proved popular with more than 14,500 trips, including 11,800 pedestrians, 1,900 cyclists and 730 scooter riders.
The bridge will also continue to be a massive boon for Brisbane’s lifestyle with the upcoming opening of above-water dining destination Stilts and riverside café Mulga Bills, currently being fitted out by local operator Tassis Group.
The new venues will offer indoor and outdoor seating and allow customers to take in breathtaking views of the CBD, Brisbane River, Story Bridge, Kangaroo Point Cliffs and City Botanic Gardens.
Initial forecasts estimated the Kangaroo Point Bridge could help take 84,000 car trips off the road every year on average, but this number is shaping up to be conservative.
The bridge will also help cut the commute between the CBD and eastern suburbs by up to 15 minutes and walking times between Kangaroo Point, the Gabba and the CBD by up to 30 minutes.
The Breakfast Creek / Yowogerra Bridge also continues to exceed forecasts, recording more than 2,600 trips a day since opening in February 2024, 1,000 more trips per day than initial estimates predicted.
The Kangaroo Point Bridge was delivered in partnership between the Schrinner Council and Australian Government under the South East Queensland City Deal.
The Toowong to West End Bridge will be the last to be delivered under the Schrinner Council’s Bridges for Brisbane program due to rising costs and Council’s commitment to keep costs down for residents.
Council is seeking funding from the Federal Government for a business case for the Toowong to West End Bridge, which will require support from all three levels of government to proceed.
KANGAROO POINT BRIDGE FAST FACTS:
- Total trips since opening: 315,390
- Average total trips per day: 10,876
- Total pedestrian trips since opening: 260,031
- Average pedestrian trips per day: 8,967
- Total cyclist trips since opening: 36,166
- Average cyclist trips per day: 1,247
- Total scooter trips since opening: 19,193
- Average scooter trips per day: 662
Kangaroo Point Bridge