Breakfast Creek / Yowoggera Bridge Hits 500,000 Trips in Six Months

In just six months since opening, the Breakfast Creek / Yowoggera Bridge has quickly become a crucial link in Brisbane’s active transport network, recording over half a million trips. As the city continues to grow, the need for smart, sustainable infrastructure is more important than ever—and this bridge is already exceeding usage expectations. 

Since its opening in February, the bridge has done more than simply connect the inner city to the northern suburbs; it has changed the way people move. With more than 3,000 walkers, cyclists, and e-scooter riders crossing it daily, it’s helping to foster healthier, more active lifestyles while relieving congestion by removing the equivalent of approximately a 100 car trips per day from local roads. 

One of the key goals of the project was to provide a safer, more generous route for pedestrians and cyclists, bridging the gap between the city and northern suburbs. Prior to its construction, crossing Breakfast Creek posed challenges for active commuters. Now, the new bridge offers a dedicated corridor that has significantly improved safety for all users. The bridge and its supporting network of walkways provide greater accessibility through the historic Newstead Park. 

The bridge’s restrained elegant use of a tied arch and muted palette all serve to allow the focus on the surrounding curated landscape. The twin colours of the bridge reflect the dual tones of the foliage of the Park’s iconic Moreton Bay Figs.  

The Breakfast Creek / Yowoggera Bridge will contribute to the city’s Olympic connectivity with Northshore Hamilton planned to be a key component of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics. 

Project for Client Brisbane City Council
COX engaged by Engineering lead SMEC
Landscape design by LAT studios 

Photography by Christopher Frederick Jones