Design starts on Jabiru Island bridges to finish Hope Island Road four-lane link
Design work has begun on duplicating two Jabiru Island bridges on Hope Island Road, completing the missing four-lane link in the Gold Coast's northern corridor.
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Design work has begun on duplicating two Jabiru Island bridges on Hope Island Road, completing the missing four-lane link in the Gold Coast's northern corridor.
- Design has started on the Jabiru Island bridges duplication on Hope Island Road
- The project duplicates the 236m Coombabah Creek Bridge and a 194m flood relief channel bridge
- It will complete the missing four-lane link on Hope Island Road
- Geotechnical and utility investigations continue into early 2027
- No project cost or construction date was stated in the announcement
What's happening
The Queensland Government has started design work on duplicating the Jabiru Island bridges on Hope Island Road, a key link in the Gold Coast's busy northern corridor. Surveyors are already on site.
The project will add two new bridges beside the existing crossings, closing the last two-lane gap on Hope Island Road near the Crescent Avenue intersection. Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent Mickelberg said it was one of many road and rail projects being delivered for the Gold Coast under the Gold Coast Transport Plan.
The key details
The works form part of the Gold Coast Transport Plan and are linked to the Brisbane 2032 Delivery Plan.
- Duplication of the 236-metre Coombabah Creek Bridge
- Duplication of the 194-metre flood relief channel bridge
- Completion of the missing four-lane link on Hope Island Road
- Stated benefits: reduced congestion, more capacity and smoother traffic flow
- Site investigations, including geotechnical and utility works, continuing into early 2027
Premier and Member for Broadwater David Crisafulli said the upgrade delivers "the missing four-lane link on Hope Island Road". The announcement did not include a project budget or a construction start date.
Timeline and next steps
Design and site investigations are the first stage. Ground testing and utility checks will run into early 2027, after which the project will need to move through detailed design and procurement before construction begins. Motorists can expect survey and investigation crews in the area in the meantime.
Geotechnical testing checks ground conditions for bridge foundations, which is particularly important for crossings over creeks and flood channels. Utility investigations identify services such as water, power and telecommunications that may need relocating. Results from both will shape the final design, cost estimate and staging of the works.
What it means for Gold Coast property owners and developers
Hope Island Road links the M1 with Hope Island, Sanctuary Cove and surrounding northern suburbs, an area with a large and growing residential base. Removing a known bottleneck should improve travel times for residents and make the corridor more attractive for new housing and commercial projects over time.
Because no budget or build date has been announced, owners and developers should treat the benefits as medium-term. Projects that rely on improved access should factor in the investigation phase running into 2027. This is general information, not financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
Which bridges are being duplicated?
The 236-metre Coombabah Creek Bridge and the 194-metre flood relief channel bridge at Jabiru Island on Hope Island Road.
When will construction start?
No date has been announced. Design is underway and site investigations will continue into early 2027.
Why does the project matter?
It completes the only missing four-lane section of Hope Island Road, which the Government says will ease congestion in the northern Gold Coast.
Source: Queensland Government Ministerial Media Statements, published 6 October 2026. This article is an independent summary and commentary by GC Prestige based on the original report — read the source for full details.
Queensland Government Ministerial Media Statements
Read the original article →This is an independent summary written by GC Prestige for general information. All facts are attributed to the original publisher above — please refer to the source for full details. Not financial or planning advice.
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