The Queensland Government has unveiled the preferred design for a new four-lane Bribie Island Bridge, to get more Queenslanders home sooner and safer.

The preferred design of the new Bribie Island Bridge was shaped by extensive community consultation, and with a four-lane design doubling capacity, improving safety, and connectivity for decades to come. 

The design will also preserve the existing bridge for the exclusive use of cyclists and pedestrians, boosting lifestyle opportunities for the Island.

Community feedback on Bribie Island Bridge design will be open until Friday 27 November 2026, with information sessions to be held over the coming weeks.

Geotechnical investigations will start this week to support design work and approvals, providing critical information about ground and seabed conditions to help inform environmental assessments.

The new bridge was a key election commitment and just one of the ways the Queensland Government is delivering for Bribie Island and building Queensland’s future. 

Premier David Crisafulli said the Government was delivering on its promise to improve the transport network for Bribie Island to get Queenslanders home sooner and safer. 

“We’re delivering a new Bribie Island Bridge just as we promised,” Premier Crisafulli said. 

“We are doubling the traffic capacity with a new bridge, and preserving the old bridge for pedestrians and cyclists. 

“Population growth, tourism and traffic volumes have surged since the existing Bribie Island Bridge was built in six decades ago. 

Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg 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 both announcements marked a long-awaited turning point for the local community. 

“The milestone on Bribie Island Bridge reflects our commitment to delivering real infrastructure that supports growing communities.”