The CityLink Cycleway has been expanded with two major extensions, creating a continuous four-kilometre active transport corridor linking East Brisbane and West End.
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The latest expansion will establish an 800-metre dedicated bikeway along Melbourne Street, from Victoria Bridge to Boundary Street in West End, providing residents with a safe and direct route to the CBD and surrounding areas.
Stage three of the CityLink Cycleway project includes two key components. First, a new 1.2-kilometre shared path connecting Deakin Street at Kangaroo Point to Shafston Avenue at East Brisbane. Second, the West End extension along Melbourne Street to Boundary Street.
“CityLink Cycleway was always about creating an inner-city cycling and scooting spine, that we could build out into the suburbs to make it more attractive for residents and visitors to use active transport in Brisbane,” said Chair for Transport Cr Ryan Murphy.
“The delivery of this project will ensure residents of the eastern suburbs and West End can look forward to using a safe and separated connection to the CBD and beyond.
The expanded network will integrate with several crucial infrastructure pieces. The 460-metre Kangaroo Point Bridge, opening December 15, will connect with the 200-metre Main and Deakin Street Story Bridge underpass and existing CBD cycleways to create a seamless journey for cyclists and pedestrians.
Construction is already in progress along Melbourne Street between Victoria Bridge and Cordelia Street, with completion expected in the next financial year. The project will create a continuous protected route for cyclists and e-scooter users, enhancing safety and accessibility for daily commuters and recreational riders.
The expansion aims to fill critical gaps in Brisbane’s inner-city network, creating more opportunities for residents to choose active transportation options. Once completed, the network will provide separated cycling and scooting paths, direct connections between five inner-city suburbs, two river crossing points, and reduced travel times between key destinations.
The new Kangaroo Point Bridge is expected to deliver significant time savings for active transport users, with up to 50% reduction in cycling commute times. Cyclists travelling between eastern suburbs and the CBD will save up to 15 minutes on their journey, while pedestrians can expect to save up to 30 minutes.
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Initial investigations for the new stages are currently underway, with detailed design and community consultation planned for next year. The project represents a collaborative effort between local and state governments to enhance Brisbane’s active transport infrastructure.
Published 13-November-2024