Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner released a draft plan on Tuesday to transform Adelaide Street into a “gateway” to the city centre.

The plan will see a new walkable boulevard, pocket park and a Brisbane Metro tunnel connecting North Quay to King George Square bus station, with Brisbane City Council also planning an overhaul of Adelaide Street to coincide with the project.

Mr Schrinner says King George Square Station will be a new front door for commuters, and the arrival at Adelaide Street will be a more pleasant and safer environment for commuters.