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The existing Bribie Island Bridge, near Brisbane, Australia, was opened in 1963 and consists of two traffic lanes and a narrow pedestrian pathway.The Queensland state government is proposing a new Bribie Island Bridge beside the existing two-lane bridge which will remain in service. Bribie Island is the smallest of three major sand islands along the northern part of Moreton Bay north of near Brisbane. The existing Bribie Island Bridge was opened in 1963 and consists of two traffic lanes and a narrow pedestrian pathway. The city of Moreton Bay, with 485,000 residents, has a large tourism sector, attracting around 4.6 million visitors annually, with Bribie Island alone drawing about 820,000 guests, representing 18 per cent of all visitors to the region. The Moreton Bay region is expected to grow significantly, with an additional 300,000 residents between now and 2046. An 18-page business case document published by the state’s Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) notes that the existing bridge has years of life left but is becoming less fit for purpose as traffic volumes increase. It sits at the eastern end of Caboolture-Bribie Island Road which the government wishes to upgrade to four lanes as part of the government’s long-term transportation strategy. To cope with a predicted increase in traffic as well as active transport modes, the preferred option is to build a new bridge beside the current bridge. It would feature two eastbound traffic lanes and a dedicated active transport path for bicycle riders, pedestrians and users of mobility devices. |
