The new northbound Centenary Bridge in Jindalee has opened to traffic, marking a major milestone in the multi-year upgrade of the river crossing on the Centenary Motorway.
Background on the Centenary Bridge Upgrade
The new northbound Centenary Bridge in Jindalee has opened to traffic, marking a major step in the multi-year upgrade to the Brisbane River crossing. The shift onto the new structure began today as part of a staged traffic switch that will allow rehabilitation works to begin on the existing bridge.
Construction began in early 2023 after the award of the main contract in December 2022, and the full upgrade is expected to be completed in 2027.
The project will expand the crossing from four to six lanes by introducing a new three-lane northbound bridge and converting the existing structures into a three-lane southbound bridge.
Project Scope and Key Features in Jindalee
The upgrade includes longer and safer entry and exit ramps, improvements to active transport connections, and better links to the Western Freeway Bikeway. The Jindalee Skate Park and Amazons Place Park remain in place under the current design.
The new separated active transport path is planned to be about 5 metres wide, with increased physical separation between pedestrians, cyclists, and motorway traffic. Additional shared path upgrades will occur under the bridge and towards Sinnamon Road.
Jindalee Traffic Changes
More than 85,000 vehicles use the Centenary Bridge each day. Current traffic modelling shows daily demand may reach around 152,000 vehicles by 2036.
Temporary speed limits and changed traffic conditions will remain throughout construction. The permanent 80 km/h speed limit will return once works are completed.
Benefits for the Jindalee Corridor
The upgrade aims to improve safety, increase capacity, and enhance travel-time reliability. Longer merge lanes, updated road surfaces and wider shoulders form part of the configuration.
The bridge upgrade also supports future stages of the broader Centenary Motorway Upgrade, which may include additional improvements along the corridor between Darra and Toowong.
Active Transport and Local Connectivity
Pedestrians will be positioned closest to the river, while cyclists will have a wider lane on the inside. The Spinkbrae Street shared path will remain, with temporary detours during construction.
Lighting upgrades and new path alignments will be delivered in the Sinnamon Road area, while access will be maintained as works progress.
Next Steps for the Jindalee Upgrade
Rehabilitation of the existing bridges will continue, along with ongoing works on vegetation, environmental management, and local access improvements. The project team will continue issuing traffic updates and notifications as work advances.
Published 6-Dec-2025
