Ghost Town: Brisbane streets deserted as lockdown begins

Brisbane’s busiest streets are deserted this morning as the city woke to its first day of lockdown. Those out for morning walks were donning masks. SEE THE PHOTOS

Brisbane’s busiest streets have been left mostly bare as the first full day of the region’s lockdown begins.

Queen Street Mall, which is usually full of bustling shoppers on a Saturday, has turned into a ghost town as only essential shopping is permitted.

Empty Streets of Brisbane, Queen Street Mall. Picture: News Corp/Attila Csaszar

Police on bicycles have been seen riding through the mall ensuring everyone is wearing masks and following the rules.

An empty Margaret and George street intersection. Picture: News Corp/Attila Csaszar

Police officers patrol the Botanical Gardens to enforce public health regulations. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Dan Peled

Shopfronts show signs which remind Queenslanders that masks are mandatory, with some stores closed until Tuesday when the lockdown is expected to lift.

Fresh produce remains in low supply at Woolworths Gasworks. Picture: Shiloh Payne

Chemists, convenience stores and fast food shops are among the only stores open in the mall.

A near-empty King George square. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Dan Peled

Some clothing and entertainment stores, like H&M, City Beach and EB Games have opened, but the stores are deserted.

Woolworths Gasworks has an optional QR code check-in system in place. Picture: Shiloh Payne

Those out for a morning walk were donning face masks.

People wear face masks on a morning walk in the suburb of Greenslopes. Picture: Dan Peled

Roads around the city have also been left empty from the lockdown, with few cars on the road and traffic flowing freely through the region.

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Edward Street was unusually quiet. (News Corp/Attila Csaszar)

A man wears a face mask on a morning walk in the suburb of Greenslopes during the first day of COVID-19 lockdown in Brisbane. Picture: Dan Peled

An empty M3 freeway. Picture: Dan Peled

Traffic was light on Adelaide Street, Brisbane City. Picture: News Corp/Attila Csaszar

An empty Logan Road in the suburb of Greenslopes. Picture: Dan Peled