New bridge on the way for Saltwater Creek

Council has a long-term goal of improving the connections from the city to the sea.

Another important step in this process is the replacement of the narrow footbridge at Saltwater Creek, connecting the Maitai River walkway with the QEII bridge underpass. 

Construction is beginning on site at the start of April leading up to the installation of the replacement bridge. The new bridge will be 3 metres wide to cater for pedestrians and people on bikes and mobility scooters. It will feature Glulam timber and visual design themes found elsewhere along the Maitai River walkway. 

The new bridge will be located slightly upstream of the current bridge and will provide more security against floods and storms. This also means that the current bridge can remain in use when possible to keep the normal path route open. 

Once the old bridge is removed, it will be reused in a more appropriate site on a Council reserve.

There will be work happening on both sides of the Creek and there will only be minor disruption to traffic on the state highway when equipment is going in and out of the north-side work area.

While the bridge, underpass and footpath network will remain open when possible, please be aware there will be times when temporary footpath closures and detours are needed.