Albert Street Construction

The new Cross River Rail Albert Street underground station will provide improved public transport to residents, students and workers in the southern end of the city, creating a new hub at the corner of Albert and Mary Streets. A second station access point near Elizabeth Street will provide easy access to the Queen Street Mall.

To enable construction of Cross River Rail, the section of Albert Street between Mary and Elizabeth streets is now closed to vehicles (access to the Royal Albert Hotel is maintained). Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout construction. For the latest information, check out the links below.

Current and upcoming activities

The jump form system at Albert Street main station building (Lot 1).

Albert Street station construction update - December 2024 and January 2025

At the main station entrance site (Lot 1), jump form construction is progressing to build the structure above ground-level. In the Albert Street station cavern site (Lot 2), underground station fit out work is underway with ducting, ceiling, cabling and aluminium panel installation underway. Escalator installation was recently completed at the northern station entrance site (Lot 3). There are six escalators in total, with the longest measuring 37m and weighing in at 30 tonnes.

Mary Street long-term traffic changes

Mary Street long-term traffic changes

From October 2024 until late 2025, traffic changes on Mary Street near the main station entrance site (Lot 1) boundary will be required to continue construction of the new Albert Street station

Constructing the Green Spine

Constructing the Green Spine

As part of Cross River Rail, a new public realm on Albert Street between Elizabeth and Mary streets will realise part of Brisbane City Council’s ‘Green Spine’ vision for Albert Street.

Future of Albert Street

Future of Albert Street

Work is underway to deliver the first CBD train station built in more than 120 years. Take a look at our video and interactive panoramas that showcase the future Albert Street underground station.

aerial view of a busy construction site

Works Notices

Access information on works notifications relating to construction at our Albert Street sites.

Construction Notices

Check where work has started, what's coming up and how it will impact you.