Brisbane Metro Adelaide Street Tunnel Open Day

Brisbane Sustainability Agency

To celebrate the opening of Brisbane Metro’s Adelaide Street tunnel, Brisbane City Council is inviting the community to a tunnel open day.

Reddacliff Place

To celebrate the opening of Brisbane Metro’s Adelaide Street tunnel, Brisbane City Council is inviting the community to a tunnel open day on Wednesday 24 September 2025 from 10:30am to 2pm.Be one of the first to experience the newly constructed Adelaide Street tunnel while enjoying live music from a local Brisbane string ensemble. Afterwards, head to Reddacliff Place with the vibrant Wednesday markets offering an exceptional array of stalls. This unique event will be an exclusive opportunity to experience the tunnel before it opens for bus and metro services.Registrations are essential for each individual. This is a free, ticketed event, with 20-minute session times available (numbers are strictly limited per session). Please only attend your allocated session.The tunnel has a steep 10% gradient and all visitors must exercise caution when entering and exiting the tunnel. When registering, review the safety and accessibility considerations.For those unable to attend on the day, a video will be available via Council’s website to experience the event virtually.Tunnel viewing sessions:Session 1: 10:30 – 10:50amSession 2: 11:00 – 11:20amSession 3: 11:30 – 11:50amSession 4: 12:00 – 12:20pmSession 5: 12:30 – 12:50pmSession 6: 1:00 – 1:20pmSession 7: 1:30 – 1:50pmAdditional informationPlease note, no toilet facilities are available in the tunnel. Please use the amenities at Reddacliff Place prior to your visit.To help ensure a smooth experience for everyone, bring only what you need. For security reasons, bags may be checked prior to entering the tunnel.Tunnel safety acknowledgement<ul><li>The Adelaide Street tunnel is still a construction site. Due to safety requirements and the steep 10% gradient for 90 metres of the 213 metre tunnel (downhill on entry and uphill on exit), all visitors must exercise caution when entering and exiting the tunnel.</li><li>Enclosed footwear with suitable tread is strongly recommended</li><li>A moderate level of fitness is required due to the steep gradient</li><li>Prams are not permitted in the tunnel – visitors with young children must be able to enter on foot or alternatively wait for an available buggy</li><li>Bikes and scooters (including e-bikes and e-scooters) are not permitted in the tunnel</li><li>No food and drinks are permitted in the tunnel, except for enclosed drink containers</li><li>Event organisers reserve the right to refuse entry to the tunnel if a visitor does not meet safety requirements.</li></ul>A buggy will be available for visitors with accessibility requirements who can self-transfer or transfer with assistance from a carer.

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