Design and site investigations are now underway for the Queensland Government’s Jabiru Island bridges duplication project as part of its Gold Coast Transport Plan.
The project will deliver two new bridges, including duplication of the 236-metre Coombabah Creek Bridge and the 194-metre flood relief channel bridge, to complete the missing four-lane link of Hope Island Road.
Site investigations including geotechnical works and utility investigations to continue into early 2027.
The Gold Coast Transport Plan is a pipeline of generational road and transport infrastructure projects that will support the city’s growing population, improve connectivity across the network, and help prepare the Gold Coast for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The Jabiru Island Bridge project also supports the Government’s 2032 Delivery Plan by strengthening transport links, improving network resilience and delivering lasting benefits for residents and visitors beyond 2032.
Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Brent Mickelberg said the Gold Coast Transport Plan was about getting people home sooner and safer.
“The Jabiru Island bridge duplication is one of many road and rail projects being delivered for the Gold Coast,” said Minister Mickelberg.
Premier and Member for Broadwater, David Crisafulli said the project would ease congestion.
“We’re delivering the Gold Coast Transport Plan for the infrastructure needed now and for the future of the Gold Coast, to get residents home sooner and safer,” Mr Crisafulli said.
“For too long traffic has been gridlocked, this delivers the missing four-lane link on Hope Island Road, to get traffic flowing again.
“Together with the light rail extension to Harbour town, Coomera Connector stage two and our new metro-style services, we’re delivering the roads and rail to build the Gold Coast’s future.”
