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Travellers warned of track closures, Story Bridge works over Easter holidays

There will be disruptions for two Broncos games, and authorities have warned it might be easier to catch a regular bus rather than a replacement rail bus.

  • Felicity Caldwell

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Afternoon traffic backed up on the Story Bridge on February 13 2026.

Man charged after stolen car flips on Story Bridge causing traffic mayhem

The 31-year-old allegedly crashed one stolen vehicle before carjacking another and crashing it into several cars on the bridge.

  • Dominique Tassell
Riverwalk reopening in Brisbane CBD.

Brisbane Riverwalk to reopen next month after three-year closure

The 256-metre stretch has been off-limits since 2023, forcing long detours for the city’s cyclists and pedestrians.

  • William Davis
Brisbane’s Story Bridge.

Eastern Story Bridge footpath to reopen after more than 250 days

Shut after damage to the 85-year-old bridge was discovered in March, the second footpath will finally open on Thursday.

  • Julius Dennis
The council’s plan for the Story Bridge upgrade has been revealed.

Story Bridge footpath finally opens after 212 days

The Story Bridge footpaths had been off limits after they were suddenly shut months ago.

  • Felicity Caldwell
Repair works on the Story Bridge in Brisbane.

Story Bridge restoration discussed with MPs ‘at least eight times’

Brisbane council has hit back at claims the lord mayor didn’t do enough to prevent the closure of the bridge’s footpaths.

  • William Davis and Felicity Caldwell
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Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner in May presenting findings from a report independently commissioned by council into a restoration of the Story Bridge.

Schrinner tests Story Bridge funding stand-up routine at LNP convention

The Brisbane Lord Mayor has invoked the story of the Trojan Horse in a tongue-in-cheek jab at Premier David Crisafulli in front of party faithful.

  • Matt Dennien
The council has refused to close off one lane of the Story Bridge for cyclists, while the footpaths are closed.

Why the Story Bridge won’t have a traffic lane repurposed for bikes and walkers

New decking on the bridge’s crumbling footpaths will boost the weight limit from a disturbingly low 70 kilograms a square metre to 500kg.

  • Felicity Caldwell
Pro-Palestine march organiser Remah Naji said police will have to take the group to court to prevent a march across the Story Bridge this weekend.

‘Take us to court’: Pro-Palestine protesters challenge police over bridge march

Organisers say a march across the Story Bridge will go ahead on Sunday, despite talks with police collapsing on Monday.

  • Courtney Kruk
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Premier criticises plans for Story Bridge Palestine march, but leaves call to police

Police are assessing plans for the Story Bridge to be shut for a march mirroring the protest on the Sydney Harbour Bridge last weekend.

  • Matt Dennien and William Davis