[2] Although the Bridge was constructed in 2006, the bus stop on its eastern end at Dutton Park Place was only opened on 3 August 2009, as part of the Boggo Road Busway connecting UQ Lakes to Buranda.

[3][4] Before opening, the proximity of the Dutton Park bus station construction works to the South Brisbane Cemetery was somewhat controversial,[5] prompting concern from Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.

[6] The bus stop acts as an important component of the environmentally friendly nature of the attached Eleanor Schonell Bridge.

[7] It provides busway access to pedestrians and cyclists, and connects to Brisbane's lengthy bikeway network.

[8] Dutton Park Place is serviced by six Translink routes, all of which terminate at the adjacent UQ Lakes busway station and are operated by Transport for Brisbane.