Brisbane's Story Bridge to close for three weeks for repairs
Brisbane's iconic Story Bridge will undergo a three-week maintenance closure starting in late December 2026 to address road surface issues. The project is part of a $110 million infrastructure program aimed at preserving the aging structure.
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Infrastructure maintenance is critical for urban mobility and long-term public safety in major metropolitan areas.
The Story Bridge has dominated Brisbane's skyline since 1935. ( ABC Radio Brisbane: Kenji Sato )
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The repairs include resurfacing the southern approach and parts of the northern approach, as well as structural deck maintenance and waterproofing.
The bridge, which carried up to 100,000 vehicles a day, according to Brisbane City Council, is scheduled to close from Sunday, December 27, 2026, to Monday, January 18, 2027.
Brisbane City Council's Ryan Murphy said the repairs were part of $110 million in funding under the Operation Smooth program.
"Big part of that is the road surface, Brisbane residents who have driven over the approaches from the northern and southern side of the story bridge recently would have noticed it's getting a little bit bumpy," Cr Murphy said.
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