Tunnel vision or job creation scheme…?

New Brisbane bridge faces demolition to allow tunnel construction.

This is the new AUS$9.9 million foot bridge which could be demolished – and rebuilt – to make way for the multibillion-dollar Northern Link tunnel project.

The Toowong pedestrian and cycle overpass was opened just nine months ago but The Courier-Mail has been told it now may need to be moved to make way for the Northern Link tunnel connecting Toowong to Kelvin Grove.

The bridge is expected to hinder work on the tunnel entrance off the Western Freeway.

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