Police prepare for Riverfire

It’s that time of year again, on Saturday September 27 Riverfire will attract thousands to Brisbane City to watch the annual event.

Brisbane Region Assistant Commissioner Peter Martin said that plans have been in place for over a year to ensure that the public have a safe and enjoyable evening.

“While there is no specific threat in relation to the Riverfire event police have responded appropriately to the recent elevation of the National Terrorism Alert Level.

“The public can expect an increased police presence this year.

“It is timely to remind residents and visitors not to leave any bags unattended in any public space. Police will be conducting random bag checks in the South Bank area and ask the public to be patient.” Assistant Commissioner Martin said.

There will be a number of changed traffic conditions across the City, South Brisbane and Fortitude Valley during the event.

The following road closures will be in place from approximately 4pm to 11pm:

North Quay –        between Ann and Queen Streets

                                  General traffic to turn into Turbot Street or taper from Turbot St                                           onto Riverside Expressway at Ann Street

North Quay –        between Adelaide and Queen Streets

Adelaide Street –  between George Street and North Quay (southbound lanes only)                                              No Right Turn to Edward Street

William Street –   between Elizabeth and Queen Streets (Riverside lanes only)

Queens Wharf Road –    between William Street and the Commissariat Store                                                                     turnaround

The following road will be closed from approximately 5pm to 6.30pm: 

Adelaide Street –  between George and Creek Streets

The following roads will be closed from approximately 5.30pm to 8pm: 

Ann Street –         at intersection with Gipps Street

Ann Street –         slip lane onto Kemp Place

Martin Street –     at intersection with Harrison Lane

Ivory Street –       at intersection with Harrison Lane

Ivory Street –       at intersection with Boundary Street

Bowen Terrace –  between Story Bridge to Bowen Street

All access to local residents only. 

The following road will be closed from approximately 7.30pm to 9:30pm: 

George Street –    between Elizabeth and Queen Streets

The following conditions will apply on Bridges:

• The Story Bridge will be closed to traffic from approximately 5.30pm to 8pm.

• The Ivory Street tunnel will also be closed at Boundary Street on the City side from 5:30pm hours to 8pm to prevent vehicles from entering and accessing the Story Bridge.

• The Victoria Bridge will be closed from 4pm until 11pm to general traffic, but is available for pedestrian use.

• The Goodwill Bridge will be closed to pedestrians and cyclists from approximately 5pm to 7:30pm.

• The Captain Cook Bridge will remain open at all times, with some lane closures.

 

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