FAQs

What is Go Between Bridge (formerly known as Hale Street Link)?

Go Between Bridge will be a four-lane tolled cross-river bridge with connections at Milton and South Brisbane and dedicated pedestrian and cycle paths. The bridge will be a three span, twin concrete box girder structure built using balanced cantilever construction.Hale Street Link also includes an overpass structure on Coronation Drive, allowing a free flow effect on traffic travelling from the city to the western suburbs.

Where does it go?

Go Between Bridge connects with Coronation Drive and Hale Street in the north and Montague Road, Merivale and Cordelia streets in the south. The bridge’s pedestrian and cycle lanes connect to Coronation Drive and the Bicentennial Bikeway at Milton, and Riverside Drive and Montague Road at South Brisbane. 

Why is it needed?

In March 2005 Council released the TransApex Prefeasibility Report that identified the need for a cost-effective cross-river connection between Milton and South Brisbane to improve cross river connectivity to some of Brisbane’s key precincts. Initial investigations involved assessing the viability of both bridge and tunnel options. It was found that a tunnel option would be far more costly, would not provide the required connectivity, and have a much greater impact from construction on both sides of the river.

Will the bridge have a toll?

Go Between Bridge will operate as a ‘user pays’ system with a tolled period of 45 years from opening. By placing a toll on the bridge Council is able to repay the cost of building the Go Between Bridge. People who use the Go Between Bridge and pay the toll will benefit from travel time savings, reduced travel distances and reduced vehicle running costs.

How long will construction take?

Go Between Bridge will be under construction for approximately two years. Construction began in July 2008 and the project is due for completion in mid 2010.

Who is the Hale Street Link Alliance?

The Hale Street Link Alliance (HSLA) consists of four companies that combined at the end of 2006 to tender for the Hale Street Link project. These four companies are:

• Bouygues Travaux Publics
• Macmahon Holdings
• Seymour Whyte Holdings
• Hyder Consulting

Since being awarded the contract to design and construct Hale Street Link, the Alliance and Council's project team have combined. 

How do I find out more information?

Click here to link to the contact us page

Click here to link to our Traffic page 

Will there be traffic delays during construction? (see also our Traffic page) 

As a result of the changes to design, impacts have been significantly reduced during construction. The majority of works will not cause extended traffic delays, with the exception of some night and weekend works and the period between November 2009 to March 2010.

Can I continue to use the Boomerang Street overpass?

Yes, the already existing Boomerang Street overpass from the Riverside Expressway turning right onto the ICB/Milton Road remains in operation at all times throughout the project.

Can I still turn left at Hale Street onto Coronation Drive toward the CBD?

Yes, you can still use the two left hand turning lanes from Hale Street onto Coronation Drive heading towards the CBD. These lanes remain open throughout the project.

Can I still turn left from Coronation Drive onto Hale Street toward the Inner City Bypass?

Yes, you can still use the left turn slip lane from Coronation Drive to Hale Street. This lane remains open at all times.

What are the alternative routes?

A number of alternative routes are available; however we encourage you to plan your journey on a case by case basis. Some alternatives are:

• Alternate route via Milton Road (exit ICB at Milton Road)
• Alternate route via Caxton Street (exit ICB at Caxton Street)
• Access to Coronation Drive via Milton Road then via Cribb Street

Will there be any changes to the Brisbane River?

Restricted zones and reduced speed limits apply around the Milton and South Brisbane stretch of the Brisbane River. Navigational equipment is in place to direct all movements. Click here to link to the notifications page for the latest construction updates and impacts. 

Will construction affect the Bicentennial Bikeway?

In order to achieve the best possible outcomes in the area there will be several temporary changes to the Milton stretch of the existing bikeway during construction between now and mid 2010.

Click here to link to the notifications page for the latest construction updates and impacts 

What are the new pedestrian and cycle connections?

Go Between Bridge will offer new pedestrian and cycle linkages between some of Brisbane’s popular cycling and pedestrian pathways. The pedestrian and cycle connections include the bike path on the western (Toowong) side of the bridge and the pedestrian walkway to the eastern (CBD) side of the bridge.  The pedestrian path includes a shade cover.

Is there disabled access across the bridge?   

Equitable access is another design feature. All cyclist and pedestrian pathways are equitably accommodating at 3.6 metres wide. As the Go Between Bridge is steep, the pedestrian path has been built as a separate structure at a lesser grade. This allows for the path gradient to comply with equitable and disabled access requirements.