- Length
- No official length is published
- Start
- City side
- Finish
- Kangaroo Point
- Region
- Brisbane CBD to Kangaroo Point
E-bike rules here
Council calls the routes over the bridge footpaths, so the 12 km/h footpath limit applies at all times. Give way to pedestrians and wear a helmet. Since 31 August 2026 riders must be 16 or older with at least a learner licence.
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Highlights
- One footpath reopened to bikes in October 2025 after a 212-day closure
- Part of a long-term restoration of the bridge
Before you go
- The bridge closes to traffic from 1am Sunday 27 December 2026 for up to three weeks (works scheduled to 18 January 2027). People walking and riding can use the eastern footpath; the western footpath closes
- Alternative crossing: the Kangaroo Point Bridge
Charging and battery range. Gravel, hills and headwinds drain a battery faster than the spec sheet says. Plan your stops, carry your charger, and never leave a battery charging unattended — see battery safety.
Common questions
Can you ride an e-bike on the Story Bridge footpaths?
Council calls the routes over the bridge footpaths, so the 12 km/h footpath limit applies at all times. Give way to pedestrians and wear a helmet. Since 31 August 2026 riders must be 16 or older with at least a learner licence.
How long is the Story Bridge footpaths?
No official length is published, from City side to Kangaroo Point.
Sources
- Story Bridge full closure newsletter, September 2026 – Brisbane City Council
- Story Bridge path reopens to bikes – Bicycle Network
- Riding e-bikes and e-scooters on footpaths and shared paths – Queensland Government
- E-bike rules in Queensland – Queensland Government
Conditions change — check the official site for closures before you ride. EbikeMate is not affiliated with the trail’s managers. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.