- Major construction of the new bridge across the Brisbane River at Jindalee is complete, marking a major milestone for the Centenary Bridge Upgrade project.
- Traffic is being moved off the existing Centenary Bridge from today in stages to allow it to be rehabilitated and repurposed to become a three-lane southbound bridge.
- The Crisafulli Government has delivered an additional $55 million for the Centenary Bridge Upgrade project to get it back on track after years of CFMEU disruptions under the former Miles-Palaszczuk Labor Government.
Following years of disruption and lawlessness driven by the CFMEU, major construction on the new northbound Centenary Bridge across the Brisbane River has been completed with citybound traffic being moved onto the new bridge today.
Significant works to connect the existing road network to the new bridge were undertaken, enabling motorists to use the structure for the first time as part of a multi-stage traffic switch.
The Crisafulli Government's first Budget delivered $55 million for the Centenary Bridge Upgrade following years of lawlessness and delays caused by the CFMEU, which led to major workflow interruptions and escalating costs under the former Miles-Palaszczuk Labor Government.
Approximately 70 days of work – since February 2024 - have been delayed or disrupted on the Centenary Bridge Upgrade due to CFMEU led action, including physical threats to workers.
The Centenary Bridge Upgrade project is jointly funded by the Federal and Queensland Governments, and with more than 85,000 vehicles using the bridge every day, this upgrade is essential to meet the demands of a growing population and increasing traffic volumes.
Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg said the Crisafulli Government was working with the Federal Government to deliver this vital upgrade.
"The Centenary Bridge is the primary river crossing for thousands of residents and businesses in Brisbane's western suburbs, connecting communities from Moggill, Bellbowrie, and Kenmore through to the city," Minister Mickelberg said.
"Months of work were delayed or disrupted in 2024 on this project due to the CFMEU, costing taxpayers millions of dollars.
"We have rid this project of the union's militant tactics, which resulted in workers intimidated and Brisbane commuters enduring daily gridlock, and are getting on with the job of getting this infrastructure project delivered.
"We're now pushing ahead with planning to deliver a staged approach to widening the corridor beyond the bridge to ensure traffic flow and increased capacity on the network."
Member for Moggill Dr Christian Rowan welcomed the milestone for local residents and commuters.
"This is a significant step forward for the Centenary Bridge Upgrade, which will greatly improve safety and reduce congestion for the thousands of motorists who rely on this critical connection every day," Dr Rowan said.
"I am pleased to see this investment delivering real benefits for our community and supporting better transport links across Brisbane's western suburbs."
