Role in Contemporary Brisbane
The Story Bridge features prominently in the annual Riverfire display and is illuminated at night.
In 1990 road traffic was halted so pedestrians could celebrate the 50th anniversary of the bridge's construction.
Bridge climbs began in 2005 and have become a popular tourist attraction.
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