Public Notice: Infrastructure Maintenance, Health Advisories, and Service Updates for April 1

Official City Roundup: Wednesday, 1 April 2026

Brisbane City Council and state authorities have issued several key notices for Wednesday, 1 April 2026, ranging from infrastructure project preparations to essential health reminders and administrative deadlines. Residents and commuters are advised to review the following updates to ensure minimal disruption to their daily schedules.

Major Transport Advisory: Story Bridge Maintenance

While major works are scheduled to commence tomorrow, Council is urging motorists to prepare for significant changes to the Story Bridge (Bradfield Highway) starting from 9:00 PM on Thursday, 2 April. Today, 1 April, marks the final day of standard traffic flow before the implementation of the Easter school holiday maintenance program. These essential works include concrete repairs beneath the road surface and structural inspections.

• Upcoming Impacts: A single southbound lane closure will begin late Thursday evening.
• Reason for Works: To maintain the integrity of the 85-year-old iconic crossing and reduce vibrations during concrete curing.
• Pedestrian Access: Dedicated footpaths will remain open during today's preparation phase.

Public Service and Administrative Notices

Several administrative deadlines and service windows occur today. Blue Card Services has announced a scheduled maintenance window for their online portals. The applicant and organization portals will be completely unavailable between 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM today, Wednesday, 1 April. Users are encouraged to complete any urgent applications or status checks before the 2:00 PM cutoff.

Additionally, the tender period for the Disposal of 96 Raubers Road, Banyo (RFx: Doc96070183) concludes today. Final submissions must be received by 12:00 PM noon. This disposal is part of the Council’s ongoing management of property and building assets.

Health and Community Safety Alerts

Queensland Health continues to maintain a public health alert for the Brisbane International Airport and the surrounding region following recent confirmed cases of measles. Residents and travelers are reminded to remain vigilant for symptoms and ensure their vaccinations are up to date, particularly before the upcoming Easter travel period.

• Ongoing Monitoring: Authorities are tracking locations visited by individuals during their infectious periods.
• General Advice: With the change in season, health officials are also promoting hygiene awareness and the 'Stay Home When Sick' protocol to mitigate the spread of respiratory illnesses.

Community Events and Engagement

As part of the Council’s Indigenous cultural programs, a 'Gathering' session featuring Lalania Tusa will take place today from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. This session focuses on traditional seeded jewellery making and is part of the city's commitment to showcasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and culture in public spaces.