# Brisbane regional infrastructure developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brisbane-regional-infrastructure-developments
> Updated: 2026-10-17T02:13:52.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Infrastructure works and planning are progressing across the Brisbane region. As part of the $110 million ‘Operation Smooth’ initiative, the Story Bridge is scheduled for a three-week closure from December 27 to January 18 to facilitate major resurfacing, structural deck maintenance, and waterproofing.

In addition to maintenance, new bridge projects are advancing. The Brisbane City Council and the Federal Government have each committed $1 million to update the business case for a pedestrian and cycle bridge connecting Toowong and West End. Meanwhile, the Queensland state government has announced a preferred design for a new four-lane bridge to Bribie Island, intended to double crossing capacity before the 2032 Olympic Games.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-17: Brisbane infrastructure projects advance with new bridge funding and designs

Brisbane infrastructure sees progress as officials fund a new Toowong-West End pedestrian bridge and reveal designs for a four-lane Bribie Island bridge to ease congestion.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brisbane-infrastructure-projects-advance-with-new-bridge-funding-and-designs

### 2026-09-27: Story Bridge to close for three weeks in Brisbane

Brisbane’s Story Bridge will close from December 27 to January 18 for major resurfacing and maintenance as part of a $110 million council initiative to repair city roads.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/story-bridge-to-close-for-three-weeks-in-brisbane

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Cite as: Brisbane regional infrastructure developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brisbane-regional-infrastructure-developments