Forgan Bridge

Forgan Bridge is a concrete beam bridge that crosses the Pioneer River in Mackay, spanning approximately 485 meters with four traffic lanes. The structure accommodates both motor vehicles and pedestrians in separate designated areas.

An original bridge from 1938 was replaced by the current structure, which opened in 2011 after several years of construction. This replacement marked a major infrastructure update for the area.

The bridge is named after Mary Forgan, mother of a former Queensland Premier, linking the community to its political roots. Locals see it as an ordinary part of daily life that carries meaning from the region's past.

The bridge handles daily traffic from thousands of vehicles and remains accessible to both drivers and pedestrians throughout the day. Visitors should be aware this is an active traffic route and timing their crossing during quieter periods may be preferable.

The bridge project was part of a larger infrastructure development that also included the adjacent Barnes Creek Bridge, completed around the same time. This simultaneous modernization of two crossings transformed connectivity across the region.

Location: Queensland

Official opening: August 14, 2011

Made from material: concrete

GPS coordinates: -21.13760,149.18800

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:43