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Kangaroo Point Bridge

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Crosses
  
Brisbane River

Height
  
50 m

Width
  
4 m

Bridge type
  
Suspension bridge

Other name(s)
  
Alice Street Bridge

Total length
  
395 m

Location
  
Brisbane

Body of water
  
Brisbane River

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Carries
  
Pedestrians and cyclists

Locale
  
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Design
  
Steel Suspension bridge

Clearance below
  
11.4 metres (37 ft)-12.7 metres (42 ft) from high water level to the bridge deck

Similar
  
Brisbane River, Goodwill Bridge, Kurilpa Bridge, Victoria Bridge - Brisbane, Story Bridge

The Kangaroo Point Bridge is a proposed pedestrian and cyclist bridge across the Brisbane River in Brisbane, Australia. The bridge will connect the suburb of Kangaroo Point with the Brisbane CBD.

Contents

The design concept for the bridge, by Richard Kirk Architects, is a double curved suspension bridge which will align the Alice Street - Edward Street intersection in the City with Thornton Street, Kangaroo Point adjacent to the Thornton Street ferry wharf.

Specifications

  • Length: 395 metres (1,296 feet)
  • Width: 4.0 metres (13.1 feet)
  • Mast Height: 50 metres (160 feet)
  • Height: Clearance for River Vessels 11.4 to 12.7 metres (37 to 42 feet) from high water level to the bridge deck (same height as Victoria and Captain Cook bridges)
  • History

    The bridge construction was included in the Brisbane City Master Plan 2014 as a priority project. It is expected that the construction of the bridge will be completed within five years. On 31 October 2016, council commenced geotechnical investigative works.

    References

    Kangaroo Point Bridge Wikipedia