Kingston Cycleway

A temporary quick-build two-way protected cycle lane has been installed in the lane adjacent to the existing path on Bowen Drive from the Kings Avenue Bridge to the Bowen Drive car park. The cycle lane is separated from the trafficable lane by a recycled rubber separation kerb secured to the ground. The cycle lane is signed for cycling and other mobility devices only and the existing path is signed for pedestrians only. New kerb and pavement have been constructed to link the cycle lane to the existing off-road path network at either end.

Construction has commenced and is expected to be completed by the end of 2026 (weather permitting).

This is the second stage of the cycleway to be constructed. It will be constructed in the northern verge of Bowen Drive.

Key features include:

• 3-metre-wide shared cycling path
• streetlighting improvements
• new raised crossing
• new kerb ramps.

Most of the works will be carried out as dayworks between the hours of 7 am and 5 pm Monday to Friday. At times, if required, works may be carried out during the same hours on weekends.

The On-Lake café will remain accessible at all times during construction. However, there will be intermittent access changes to facilitate building the new path and driveway connections. There will be temporary changes for road users and pedestrians during these works. This includes reduced speed limits and minor detours.

There will be temporary changes for road users and pedestrians during these works. This includes reduced speed limits and minor detours.

Pedestrian detours will be in place whilst the path is being constructed. Signage will be installed to safely detour pedestrians around the path closures.

38 trees will also be removed to accommodate the new path. These will be re-planted at a 2:1 ratio along the length of Wentworth Avenue and Canberra Avenue. Some trees will be planted in this construction stage, with the remainder of the trees being planted throughout the duration of the broader construction program.

Key features of Stage 2B

• 3-metre-wide cycle path in the central median along Wentworth Avenue between Eastlake Parade and Cunningham Street.
• The northern entrance to the median carpark within Wentworth Avenue is being removed. Entry and exit to the carpark will remain on the southern side of the median.
• Changes to increase safe crossing at the Wentworth Avenue intersections with Eastlake Parade, Giles Street, Eyre Street, Dawes Street and Cunningham Street.
• New raised pedestrian crossings at Gosse Street and Dawes Street.
• New pedestrian signals to facilitate safe crossing of Giles Street and Eyre Street.
• Safer cyclist and pedestrian movement across the Eastlake Parade traffic lights by reconfiguring the intersection and removing the left turn slip lane.

Design work is complete.

Design work is complete. This stage is funded for design only.