Bikeway closures and detours

Cyclists riding bikes along RiverWalk

Before riding in Brisbane, check the temporary bikeway and shared path closures and detours that may affect your bike ride.

The closures detailed on this page are long term closures (longer than 2 months) on major bikeways in Brisbane.

As part of the bikeway closure process, Council ensures all organisations closing any part of a bikeway notifies users of the closure and, if applicable, the detour. This applies to both short and long term closures.

For more information on current closures, phone Council on 07 3403 8888. 

You can also find out how to report damaged or blocked bikeways and pathways or close some or all of a Council off-road shared pathway/bikeway. Find out more.

Current and scheduled closures

Central | North | South | East | West

Central

Riverwalk closure – Waterfront Brisbane Project

From Wednesday 12 July until late 2025, the Riverwalk between Waterfront Place and Riparian Plaza will be closed to pedestrians and cyclists/scooters. The closure is required while demolition of the remaining structures within the Eagle Street Pier precinct and old Riverwalk and jetties occurs and during construction of a new Riverwalk.

Alternate pedestrian and cyclist/scooter detour routes are in place during the closure. These include:

  • cyclist detour via Edward Street and Elizabeth Street on the designated cycle paths
  • pedestrian detour via Felix Street and Eagle Street
  • access to the Stamford Plaza and River Hub facilities via the City Botanic Gardens Riverwalk entrance.

For more information:

City Botanic Gardens Riverwalk - Kangaroo Point Bridge

From mid-January 2024, the City Botanic Gardens Riverwalk, between the Stamford Plaza jetty and the City Botanic Garden River Hub, will be closed until late July 2024.

This section of the City Botanic Gardens Riverwalk will be closed to allow works to start on the above-water restaurant on the Kangaroo Point Bridge.

Alternate pedestrian and cyclist/scooter detour routes are in place during the closure. These include:

  • cyclist detour via Edward Street and Elizabeth Street on the designated cycle paths
  • pedestrian detour via Felix Street and Eagle Street
  • access to the Stamford Plaza and River Hub facilities via the City Botanic Gardens Riverwalk entrance.

For more information:

City Botanic Gardens Edward Street gates temporary closure – Kangaroo Point Bridge

The City Botanic Gardens Edward Street gates will be closed from late May 2024 to late September 2024, to enable the safe construction of the CBD plaza and landing area for the Kangaroo Point Bridge.

The closure will affect pedestrians, bike and scooter riders traveling between City Botanic Gardens Bunya Walk and the CityLink Cycleway connection along Edward Street.

Alternate pedestrian and cyclist/scooter detour routes are in place during the closure. These include:

  • no access to the Bunya Walk from the Edward Street gates
  • access to the City Botanic Gardens will be available by the Albert Street gates
  • pedestrian, bike and scooter detours within the existing City Botanic Gardens pathways
  • bike and scooter detours for the broader cycle network due to the existing temporary closures along the City Botanic Gardens and City Reach Broadwalk
  • access to the City Botanic Gardens River Hub will be maintained via the Bunya Walk within the City Botanic Gardens (access via Albert Street Gates)
  • commuter cyclists are encouraged to use the CityLink Cycleway on Elizabeth Street.

For more information:

C.T. White Park shared path - Kangaroo Point Bridge construction

To facilitate construction activities for the Kangaroo Point Bridge, pedestrian access will be switched from the temporary upper pathway through C.T. White Park to the original lower riverwalk. 

What to expect during the temporary shared path detour:

  • temporary changes to shared path access in C.T. White Park
  • a protective overhead gantry over a small section of the pathway with CCTV cameras
  • new signs and line markings
  • signage to direct pedestrians, cyclists, scooter riders and motorists around the work areas, as required.

For more information:

Story Bridge shared path

As part of Council’s maintenance program, the shared footpath on the eastern side of the Story Bridge will be temporarily closed from mid June to late July 2024, weather and maintenance conditions permitting.

Alternative access will be available via the western footpath on the Story Bridge. Onsite signage will be in place, all bridge users should follow directions for safety.

For more information:

North

Shand Street shared path

The shared path along Shand Street is currently closed between Sheehy Street and the bridge over the Kedron Brook, following a landslip that occurred during the February 2022 severe weather event.

A detour is in place through Grinstead Park on the other side of Shand Street. For your safety, please follow detour signage.

Initial inspections by our geotechnical experts have revealed that to reopen the footpath, more than simple clean up works are required.

Construction is currently underway to implement an engineered stabilisation solution before the footpath can be reopened. 

We appreciate the community’s patience and their continued use of the detour while the footpath remains closed.

Kingsford Smith Drive Boardwalk

 As part of Brisbane City Council’s maintenance program, repairs are being undertaken to the Kingsford Smith Drive boardwalk from 28 March to late May 2024, weather and construction conditions permitting.

To complete the works as quickly and safely as possible, a full closure of the boardwalk and a closure of Breakfast Creek Road bridge inbound footpath is required while repairs are underway. 

A pedestrian and cyclist detour will be in place for the duration of the works via the Breakfast Creek/Yowoggera Bridge. Signage including detours maps is posted where the closures occur to show the detour. 

These essential works are part of Council’s maintenance program. We value your patience and cooperation while we undertake this important project.

Jim Soorley Bikeway closure - Nudgee

Brisbane City Council will be undertaking Stage 2 repairs to the Jim Soorley Bikeway at Nudgee from Monday 27 May to late June 2024, weather and construction conditions permitting. Work hours are 6.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. 

Works will include cleaning and rust removal the steel structure and painting. The bikeway will remain closed for the duration of the project. Detour signage will be in place to direct pedestrians and cyclists through the area. Nearby residents and boardwalk users may experience intermittent noise and odour impacts during these essential repairs. Council will work to minimise these impacts as much as possible. 

If you have any questions about these works, or the project, please contact the project team on 3178 0093 (business hours) or email BI-CS-ProjectComms@brisbane.qld.gov.au. After hours, please call Council’s 24-hour Contact Centre on 3403 8888. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. 

South

Fauna Parade Park, Rocklea

Council is upgrading the shared path in Fauna Parade Park, Rocklea from Leeds Street to Pegg Road. The path will be widened and banana bars will be removed and replaced with standard bollards. The path will be closed during work from 29 April to end of June (weather permitting). The detour for cyclists/pedestrians will be via Leeds Street, along Goburra Street to Pegg Road. Leeds Playground can still be accessed from Leeds Street or Galah Street. Signage will be posted at the path closures to show the alternative detour route. 

Les Atkinson Park, Sunnybank

Council is upgrading the pathway lighting between Woff Street, Beenleigh Road, Stones Road and the Sunnybank Train Station. The section of pathway will be closed and lighting will not be operating during the work. Works are scheduled to take place from 7-20 May 2024 (weather permitting). Please use the suggested detour route around the outside of the park (along Beenleigh and Stones Roads) when travelling to and from the train station. 

East

Bulimba Creek Bikeway, Carindale

Council is upgrading a section of the Bulimba Creek Bikeway between Edred Street, Carindale to approximately # 47 Bedivere Street. This upgrade will include lighting, widening of the pathway and reconstruction of the concrete to improve the pathway surface. Work will take place from Monday 25 March to end of April (weather permitting). Signage will be posted at the path closures to show the alternative detour route along Bedivere Street. 

West

There are currently no bikeway closures or detours. 

Normanby pedestrian bridge

In June 2023, Queensland Rail (QR) and the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority (CRRDA) decommissioned and removed the timber portion of the Normanby pedestrian bridge due to Cross River Rail works.

Find out more

Currently, Council is not aware of plans for a replacement bridge by Transport and Main Roads (TMR), QR or Cross River Rail. Council is seeking to negotiate an integrated permanent solution as the pedestrian bridge provides an important connection for the local community and Victoria Park / Barrambin.

For alternative access between Victoria Park / Barrambin and Spring Hill, please use the Victoria Park land bridge.  

If you have been impacted by the removal of this pedestrian bridge and would like to provide feedback, please contact the Cross River Rail project team via their website or call 1800 010 875.

Related information

To report damaged or blocked bikeways and pathways, phone Council on 07 3403 8888 or report it online

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Application for closure

If you would like to apply for a closure (full or partial) of a bikeway or shared pathway for an event or activity, you can:

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