Work to remove the deck of the Alma Bay Pedestrian Bridge will resume following the recent tropical low that impacted communities in North and Far North Queensland.
Council paused these works in February as the wet weather had eroded the structure and surrounds, making the ground unsafe for this type of work to continue.
The barricades and signage at the bridge are in place to ensure the entire community's safety. Council legally requires these measures to be in place due to the unsafe condition of the bridge and the risk of potential collapse.
Please report any tampering with or removing the barricades and signage to Council. Your assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated.
Council will resume work on Tuesday, 4 March 2025, and expects to take one day to complete, weather permitting.
As part of these works, Council will:
Remove the remaining concrete bridge deck
Install permanent barriers to prevent pedestrian access to the remaining structure.
If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:
Construction machinery and vehicle movement
Increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
Temporary traffic changes, including lane and road closures, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits.
Council will continue to update the Island community as these works progress.
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