Almost half a million gather for Riverfire as ferries strike, bridges close

Almost half a million people expected at Brisbane's Riverfire on Saturday face a ferry strike, five bridge closures, and major road closures. The council has quintupled bus services and Queensland Rail added 80 extra train trips.

Why it mattersAnyone heading to Riverfire needs to know how to get there and back without ferry access and with major road closures across Brisbane.

AustraliaBrisbane residents and visitors must plan transport carefully for the major summer event, with ferries out of action and multiple bridge closures.

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