The Bribie Island Bridge Upgrade involves the construction of a new four-lane bridge to replace the existing bridge as the road connection to Bribie Island. The preferred option comprises a new bridge with two traffic lanes in each direction, with the existing bridge retained and repurposed as a dedicated active transport connection.
The scope of works would deliver:
- a new four-lane bridge located immediately north of the existing bridge
- retention and repurposing of the existing bridge as a dedicated active transport connection for pedestrians and cyclists, and
- realignment of the Sylvan Beach Esplanade intersection.
Key Dates
| Jan 2023 | Project Announcement |
| Mar 2026 | EOIs Open |
| Apr 2026 | EOIs Close |
Funding contributions
| Queensland Government |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Jun 2022 | The Queensland Government committed $5.2 million toward planning for the Bribie Island Bridge Upgrade in its 2022-23 Budget. |
| Apr 2025 | The Queensland Government released the Summary Business Case, following the completion of the business case in December 2024. The Summary confirmed the preferred option to deliver a second bridge for eastbound traffic and active transport, and using the existing bridge for westbound traffic. The Summary also confirmed the preferred option's total estimated cost of $757 million. |
| Mar 2026 | The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads opened Expressions of Interest for the project. The project will be delivered using a construct-only contract and will be procured through an Early Tender Involvement process. |
| Oct 2026 | The Queensland Government announced the preferred design for the project. Public feedback on the preferred design closes 27 November. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2025)
Sector
Road
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement |
Location
Queensland |
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