Exclusion zones and detours are in place in parts of Howard Smith Wharves for the next two weeks as workers install protective netting underneath the Story Bridge’s footpaths.
The Story Bridge footpaths – used by about 4000 walkers, bike and scooter riders daily – were closed on March 5, with reports later revealing parts of the bridge were an “extreme risk” to the public and suffering from concrete cancer.
An exclusion zone has been set up behind the Crystalbrook Vincent hotel at Howard Smith Wharves and will move south over the main span as work progresses.
The Story Bridge footpaths have already been closed for three months.Credit: Felicity Caldwell
At times, there will be exclusion zones and detours in place between 7am to 4pm Monday to Friday.
“The detours and locations will differ depending on where the works above are taking place at that time,” a council spokesman said.
“Signage, bollards, traffic control and Queensland Police Service will be in place to ensure people know where to go.”
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The council spokesman said access in Howard Smith Wharves would be maintained, with detours to be on paths within the precinct.
The Howard Smith Wharves exclusion zones will be in place until June 13, and the contractor plans to have netting installed, including over the main span, by late July, weather permitting.
Council plans to investigate adding a temporary structure to the paths, so people can walk and ride across the bridge, before both footpaths are restored.
Before the footpaths can be reopened, additional temporary work will be needed on the footpaths after the netting is installed, a council works notice advises, indicating a temporary footpath reopening is still at least several months away.
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