News & Updates

Temporary detour at South Bank while overhead works restrict access to Clem Jones Promenade

On Thursday 9 September 2021 a concrete pour will occur on the Neville Bonner Bridge deck section that spans the Clem Jones Promenade.

When:

On Thursday 9 September 2021 between 7:00am and 3:30pm, bridge contractor Fitzgerald Constructions will require a temporary closure of the Clem Jones Promenade to cast the concrete on the overhead bridge deck. Please note date is subject to change, conditions dependent.

Where:

For safety reasons the Clem Jones Promenade in front of the site area will be closed while the overhead works are carried out. See attached map for details of the closed area and temporary detour.

What to expect:

The concrete will be pumped from the Fitzgerald site compound to the deck section that spans from the South Bank bridge abutment over the Clem Jones Promenade to the river’s edge.

Pedestrian and cyclist access:

The Clem Jones Promenade will be closed between the Clem Jones Russell Street Ramp and the Riverside Open Space. Traffic controllers will be on-site to guide pedestrians and cyclists along the temporary detour. Cyclists will need to dismount and follow the detour route.

Ferry terminal access:

South Bank 1 and 2 ferry terminals are currently closed due to upgrading works, ferry passengers will need to make their way to South Bank ferry terminal 3 at the eastern end of the South Bank Parklands via the arbor walk.