The Story Bridge will close for the first time in 20 years in January.

Resurfacing works and the installation of reflective markers along the centre line of the 73-year-old structure will close it between January 3 and 6.

The Story Bridge will be closed to traffic in January. Credit:Michelle Smith

Brisbane City Council will provide free travel on the Clem7 tunnel and Go Between Bridge on those dates in an effort to compensate motorists.

The bridge carries an average of 97,000 motorists each day.