Bicycle Network: Where to Ride
Detours and path closures
Bicycle Network Victoria tries to list as many path and trail closures as possible.
If you know of any further closures, as well as any changes to the information below, please email us.
Gardiners up the creek again - March 2013 to December 2013
Read more here for the latest information from Melbourne Water
June 2013 Just when rider numbers were climbing to the numbers measured prior to the M1 widening and previous Creek works, Melbourne Water have informed us of iminent closures.
Flood mitigation works on Gardiners Creek
Melbourne Water will soon begin works to widen Gardiners Creek, between Burke Road and Tooronga Road. The project will increase the level of flood protection for local properties and the community in high rainfall events.
The need for the project was identified by an independent investigation following flooding on 4/5 February 2011. At the time, 13 properties were flooded above floor level.
The works to widen the creek are planned to start in mid July and are expected to take 4 to 6 months to complete.
When will the creek widening project begin?
Melbourne Water’s contractor for the creek widening project will begin site preparation works in parallel with Citipower’s works. Once Citipower complete the relocation of electrical infrastructure, we will begin the creek widening works.
The creek widening project is expected to be completed by December 2013.
Likely impacts from upcoming activities
The Gardiners Creek shared path will be closing during the creek widening works and a detour will be put in place. We will be installing illuminated signs along the path two weeks in advance of starting to inform of the exact detour start date.
Project signage has been installed to inform path users of the upcoming project and detour.
EastLink Trail/Dandenong Creek Path
3 June 2013 Armstrong Construction have been engaged by Places Victoria to deliver the Class A recycled water pipeline from the Eastern treatment plant to Meridian Residential Estate. In the process the Eastlink bike path heading north from Perry Rd will be closed for the next four weeks.The constructor and Counci lare currently working through a diversion plan.
Deer Park Bypass
31 May 2013 We have just recieved this communication:
"Dear bike user groups,
Deer Park Bypass shared user path: update
The Deer Park – West Werribee Junction project team has commenced construction of the eastern section of the road over rail bridge on Deer Park Bypass. We are building this bridge as part of our project commitment to build no new level crossings.
Works affecting the shared user path include reinforcing the future bridge section of the bypass and relocation of underground utility services. These works are progressing on schedule.
What we are doing – general update
• Construction of earthwork supports along the future bridge section of the bypass is now complete
• Relocation of utility services located under the shared user path is currently underway
• Eight piles are currently being drilled 15 metres deep and filled with concrete to support the future bridge and shared user path
If work needs to be rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances, we will update the Regional Rail Link website (www.regionalraillink.vic.gov.au) as soon as possible
If you would like to know more about this major construction activity please contact our Communications and Stakeholder Relations Team on 0407 800 476 (24 hours / 7 days).
Yours sincerely,
Regional Rail Link: Deer Park – West Werribee Junction project team"
Regional Rail link project to close Dudley St over coming weekends
20 May 2013 As part of works on the Regional Rail Link project, a new twin track rail bridge over Dudley Street in West Melbourne is being constructed. The bridge will provide grade separated access across the suburban rail tracks into regional platforms 1-8 at Southern Cross Station. It will span over Dudley Street to the east of the existing bridges and continue along the southern end of Railway Place before returning to the existing rail corridor.
Construction of the bridge will require the temporary closure of Dudley Street (between Spencer Street and Wurundjeri Way) over selected weekends between May and October 2013 (seven in total).
Detours will be in place on each of these weekends.
Dudley Street will be closed from 8pm Fridays to 5am Mondays on the following weekends throughout the remainder of 2013:
Fri 31 May to Mon 3 Jun
Fri 7 Jun to Mon 10 Jun
Fri 21 Jun to Mon 24 Jun
Fri 5 Jul to Mon 8 Jul
Fri 19 Jul to Mon 22 Jul
Fri 9 Aug to Mon 12 Aug
Fri 11 Oct to Mon 14 Oct
Regional rail Project to disrupt eastern side of Maribyrnong River
10 Aprl 2013 Works on the Maribyrnong River section of Regional Rail Link, a small section of the shared use path on the eastern (city-side) pathway of the Maribyrnong River will see the path closed temporarily from Thursday 18 April to 31 July 2013. Pedestrians and cyclists are advised to use the western path between Dynon Road and the Hobsons Road Footbridge. Detours will be in place at Footscray Road, Dynon Road and the Hobsons Road Footbridge.
The western (Footscray side) pathway will re-open on Monday 15 April 2013 for pedestrians and cyclists to continue using throughout construction.
If you have any queries or concerns regarding these works, please phone our 24-hour Community Information Line on 1800 107 925 and ask to speak with a member of the City – Maribyrnong River project team, or visit our website at www.regionalraillink.vic.gov.au.
Deer Park Bypass Path closure for RRL works
15 April 2013 We have recieved updated information from the project team, as follows:
Updated information available here and map available here.
21 March 2013 As part of the Regional Rail Link project, the Deer Park – West Werribee Junction project team will be undertaking works at Deer Park Bypass. These works briefly comprise:
- Three stage construction of bridge deck on Deer Park Bypass between Riding Boundary Road and Christies Road closure.
- Construction of Laverton Drain on the north side of Deer Park Bypass.
- Closure of Deer Park Bypass shared user path between Ballarat Road and Riding Boundary Road, Ravenhall.
To perform stage three of the Deer Park Bypass works the current shared user path next to the works area will be reconstructed to make way for a strengthened road over rail bridge structure. To achieve this, the shared user path next to the working area will be replaced over a three to five month period, weather permitting.
The Project have investigated alternative routes with VicRoads and have failed to locate a safe alternative route. All surrounding roads have been assessed as possible detours, but have been deemed unsatisfactory alternative routes for cyclists. Please see map below showing where we are proposing to close the shared user path.
Bike user counts have been completed along the shared user path. The results showed the path is used by a small number of users who are mainly recreational cyclists. The project would like to close the shared user path no later than 2 April 2013 to commence work.
Future planned tree burning closes Mt Dandenong Tourist Road
18 March 2013 The Department of Sustainability and Environment and Parks Victoria, in conjunction with VicRoads, will be closing the Mt Dandenong Tourist Road in Montrose. These closures will occur daily from 9:00am to 3:30pm between:
Monday 18th and Friday 22nd March
The closure is required for important tree works prior to future planned burning within Dandenong Ranges National Park, and is to prevent future blockages of this section of road as a result of planned burning, bushfire or storm events.
No Bicycles will be permitted on the Inverness Road traffic detour for safety reasons. Cyclists should find an alternative route during the period of works.
Click here for the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document outlining the details of the works, road closure and a map of the location.
Hazardous trail section replaced
20 March 2013 A kilometre of new, smooth 3-metre wide concrete trail will replace the notorious cracked bitumen section of the Federation Trail at Laverton North.
Since the initial construction lateral cracks have constantly materialised along the section of the trail from Fitzgerald Road to Leakes Road, creating a hazard for riders.
The original trail design was not appropriate for soil conditions in the area and repeated repairs were needed.
In order to achieve the upgrade the Trail will be fully closed in the section between Fitzgerald Road and Leakes Road over the next four weeks the.
VicRoads have provided no detours, as none are recommended as suitable. The best advice they have provided is for cyclists to avoid that area where possible during this period.
VicRoads is aiming to complete the works sooner than four weeks, but it will be dependent on a few factors, including weather.
We look forward to riding along this upgraded section and expect that the disruption will be worth the inconvenience.
Essential maintenance closes St Georges Road Path
14 March 2013 Next Saturday, 23 March the St Georges Road shared path will be closed for the day. Essential maintenance and heavy machinery will require full closer of the path.
Where: St Georges Rd shared path from Normanby, Avenue Thornbury to Arthurton Road, Northcote
When: Saturday 23 March from 8:00am to 4:00pm.
A map of alternative routes can be found here.
Walkers - use the footpaths either side of Normanby Avenue or the grass between the path and the tram tracks.
Cyclists - please use an alternative route, or dismount and walk on the grass between Normanby Ave and Arthurton Rd.
Alternative cycling routes will be dependent on origin and destination, but the quiet streets parallel to the South Morang rail line and Merri Creek are the closest north south routes:
- West side of St Georges Rd - Leinster Grove / Beavers Rd / Woolhouse St parallel to the Merri Creek
- East side of St Georges Rd – Spencer St / Railway Pde / Latham St
Fire burns La Trobe Uni bridge
6 March 2013. An arson attack has closed the bridge on the shared path between the Darebin Creek Trail and LaTrobe University.
The bridge suffered serious damage and has been closed until further notice.
The City of Darebin is examining options for re-instating the structure.
Due to the scale of the damage it is possible the bridge will need to be replaced, which could take some time.
The alternative routes are along Clingin Street on the west side and Kylta Road on the east side.
Click here for the alternative route map prepared by City of Darebin.
Walmer Street bridge re-opened
9 January 2012. Emergency repairs to the Walmer Street Bridge on the Main Yarra Trail have been completed in record time and bikes have returned to this vital route.
Support props have been installed under the cracked section of the bridge approach while engineers investigate the appropriate permanent repair to the bridge.
Users will be given prior warning when it is required to close the bridge again when the permanent repair is undertaken.
The City of Boroondara has reported that as the bridge is extensively used by pedestrians and cyclists, it understood its importance to the community, and the bridge engineer and scaffolder acted to get the work completed ahead of schedule.
Great work by the engineers and contractors, assisted by Boroondara's Parks and Gardens and Infrastructure Services staff, and by the timely cooperation from Parks Victoria and City of Yarra staff.
Cracks close Walmer Street Bridge
8 January 2012. The Walmer Street Bridge on the main Yarra Trail has been closed because of cracks in a timber support beam on the bridge approach on the Kew side of the river.
Bridge users noticed the cracks yesterday and reported that the approach structure had subsided noticeably.
The City of Boroondara, which is responsible for the approach bridge, immediately closed it over safety concerns.
The damage is not on the cast iron bridge proper—which was refurbished in 2010-11—but on the laminated wood approach section, thought to be about 30 years old.
The council is planning to install props under the structure as a temporary measure to enable the bridge to be reopened while permanent solutions are worked on.
The bridge is expected to be re-opened to bike traffic in a week or so.
Alternative river crossings are the Gipps Street footbridge, Abbotsford—to the west of Walmer Street, and the Victoria Street bridge, Richmond—to the east of Walmer Street.
Yarra Trail diversion, city end.
7 January 2012. The Yarra Trail at Birrarung Marr will be diverted for a period about one week as preparations are made for the 2013 Midsumma Carnival.
From today, 7 January through to Tuesday, 15 January, the path along the Yarra River will be diverted along Batman Avenue.
Slow down and take care and be aware that there will be trucks and construction vehicles in the vicinity of the Carnival site.
Riders will be required to walk their bikes during the day of the event for the safety of 120,000 expected guests.
Free bike parking will be available onsite from 11:00am – 6:00pm on Sunday 13 January.
For further information, please head to midsumma.org.au/event/carnival.
Glenferrie Rd CityLink works and part closures of Gardiners Creek Trail
19th September 2012
CityLink has advised that over the next two weeks they need to carry out some important maintenance works involving more inspections of the bearings underneath the elevated section of CityLink under the Gardiner’s Creek Freeway Viaduct near Glenferrie Road.
CityLink have specifically chosen to work off peak, to avoid disrupting weekday commuters, and the work is only expected to take a few hours. CityLink have advised that their works begin on Tuesday 25th September. Although disruption is expected to be minor more details can be seen at East: Gardiners Creek.
Bouli off limits on Sunday
22 August 2012. A section of the popular Yarra Boulevard fitness circuit in Kew will be off limits on Sunday as it will be closed for the Step into Life de Castalla Fun Run for Mental Research.
The closure will be from 7.00am to 11.30am from Walmer Street to the entrance of the Royal Talbot Centre.
Static signs advising of the road closure will be displayed
Temporary closure on Merri Creek Trail from 17th-18th of July & 2nd-3rd of August
To enable platform installation works on the shared path for essential maintenance work on the Heidelberg Road Bridge, Merri Creek Trail between Heidelberg Road and Walker Street in Northcote will be closed on Tuesday 17 July to Wednesday 18 July and on Thursday 2 August to Friday 3 August 2012 between 8am to 4pm.
During this time all pedestrians and cyclists travelling towards St Georges Road will be diverted along Heidelberg Road
Bridge, from Cunningham Street to Walker Street.
Please refer to the detour map.
Temporary closure on Federation Trail from 4th-29th of June
31 May 2012
Between 4 June and 29 June, VicRoads will be carrying out some important concrete maintenance works on Federation Trail. This means that Federation Trail will be closed between Fitzgerald Road and Dohertys Road and between Leakes Road and Sayers Road during this time.
This work will reduce the need for maintenance on Federation Trail long-term, as well as creating a smoother surface for riding.
VicRoads apologises for any inconvenience and suggests that riders seek alternative routes during this time.
For any enquiries, contact VicRoads on 13 11 71.
Yarra Trail diverted along Trennery Crescent
30 April 2012 The Main Yarra Trail between Turner Street and Johnston Street at Abbotsford will be closed for reconstruction from
Thursday 3 May until late June.
Pedestrians and bike riders will need to detour along Trenerry Crescent from Dight's Falls to St Helliers Street - Melways 2D Refs A2 - D9.
Please contact Mark Donnellan at the City of Yarra on 9205 5724, or mark.donnellan@yarracity.vic.gov.au if you would like further information.
For further information and a printable detour map click here.
View Main Yarra Trail Diversion May-June 2012 in a larger map
Capital City Trail detours
3 April 2012. The City of Yarra is embarking on the next stage of improvements to the Capital City Trail as it upgrades the Linear Park in North Carlton between Nicholson Street and Lygon Street over the next two months.
Pedestrians and riders will not have access to this route once work starts in a few weeks. Bikes will be diverted to use Park Street cycle lanes, and pedestrians to use the Park Street footpath.
Ironman bends bike routes
21 March 2012. The Melbourne Ironman event this weekend will result in significant disruption to a number of bike routes in southern bayside suburbs.
A number of roads surrounding the Frankston area will be closed at 3am on the morning of Sunday 25 March.
And Playne Street, between Nepean Highway and Young Street, will be closed from 6am on Saturday 24 March for various infrastructure building requirements before the event.
The Ironman Triathlon has competitors complete a 3.8km swim, 180km bike and 42.2km (marathon) run all in one day, taking between 8 and 17 hours.
The swim is in Frankston, the bike leg is on Eastlink (northbound only closed) and the run from Frankston to St Kilda sea baths is along the Bay Trail for a significant length.
Organisers have supplied the following road closure and diversion information.
Detour maps are here.
Donna Buang gets a bung
5 March 2012. The popular hillside climb to Mt Donna Buang will be slightly restricted as roadworks start this month to repair flood damage on Donna Buang Road.
The work will be undertaken at two separate locations. The first location is west of the intersection of Donna Buang Road and Acheron Way, about 33 kilometres from Healesville.
The second location is within the 10 Mile Picnic Area on Donna Buang Road, approximately 26 kilometres from Healesville.
VicRoads will manage the work to minimise disruption to traffic. Lane closures and speed restrictions will be in place at times to ensure the safety of workers and the general community.
VicRoads asks road users to be alert to changed traffic conditions and observe any signs in place.
The work is due to be finished by early May.
Trail closures for Moomba
22 February 2012. The Moomba Festival bumps in to Birrarung Marr and Alexandra Gardens next Monday and bike trails through the area will be closed or restricted until mid March.
Due to the size of the event various parts of Alexandra Gardens and Birrarung Marr will be closed off to public access.
Fencing off the worksite means that the City of Melbourne, as owner of this event, complies with OH&S laws and Worksafe site regulations.
From the 27 February to 1 March there will be manned closures of some sections of the park whilst works are being undertaken. This will impact users of the park, in particular cyclists. Where possible, contractors will attempt to operate between 9am and 4pm to help minimise the disruption.
The event itself will run from Friday 9 March until Monday 12 March
The entire Lower Terrace of Birrarung Marr will be fenced off from Thursday the 1st of March until 11.59pm on Thursday the 8th of March to allow staff to build the site.
The fenced off area will be reinstated from Tuesday the 13th of March to Thursday the 15th of March for the demobilisation of the site. During these periods, it is recommended that cyclists by-pass Birrarung Marr and use an alternative route to and from the CBD.
Bump-out activities to be completed by Friday 16 March.
Carnival to impact Birrarung Marr route
13 December 2011. The Midsumma Carnival in January will hinder access along the Yarra Trail through Birrarung Marr for more than a week.
The good news is that the Carnival will have free bike parking for those attending the event.
The festival will start infrastructure installations in Birrarung Marr from 9 January 2012, and will conclude the pack-down by the end of 18 January.
Cyclist and pedestrian access will be maintained and clearly signposted along Yarra Trail and along the pathway between Batman Avenue and Flinders Street. Short-term diversions may be in place at times to ensure public safety.
Riders will be required to walk their bikes during the day of the event for the safety of the event's 100,000 expected guests.
The free bike parking will be available on site from 11:00am - 6:00pm on Sunday 15 January.
The Midsumma Festival is a three week long festival celebrating queer culture in Melbourne and has been running for 23 years.
Temporary Closure to impact Yarra Trail at Dights Falls {update}
21 December 2011. Work on the Trail at Dights Falls has finished and this section of the trail is now open.
28 November 2011. The Main Yarra Trail at Trennery Crescent near Dights Falls will be temporarily closed as construction gets underway on a retaining wall as part of the residential development in that area. This has been very late notice. If at all possible, the trail will be opened during non-construction hours. Speak to the City of Yarra on 9205 5724 about this possibility as it develops this week.
A detour along Trennery Crescent will be in place, and the closure is expected to take four weeks. Click here for a map of the detour.
Walkers flood river and creek trails
16 November 2011. A charity walk this Sunday will bring large numbers of pedestrians on to the Yarra and Mullum Mullum creek trails.
Conducted by the Upstream Foundation, the walk stretches from Docklands to Donvale.
Rider should exercise the degree of care expected when there are walkers on a shared path.
Temporary closurse for path works in Fitzroy North
7 November 2011. The path in Linear Park between St. Georges Road and Albert Crescent in Fitzroy North will be closed for path upgrading for four weeks from today.
From the City of Yarra: "The path upgrade is part of the implementation of the Inner Circle Railway Linear Park Master Plan, which was adopted by Council in November 2006, following extensive community consultation.
The upgrade will involve replacing part of the existing narrow asphalt shared path with a 3m wide concrete path. The path alignment will follow the existing path, except that cyclists will be further encouraged to travel north up Apperley St to connect to the main east-west path, and the traffic lights at St Georges Road."
Details of the project here.
Detour at West Gate
18 October 2011. The path under Westgate Bridge will be detoured for the next few days while new bollards are being installed along the the length of the pedestrian and cycle pathway as part of the West Gate Bridge Strengthening Project.
The Westgate Bridge Strengthening Alliance have advised that the cycle and pedestrian path in Memorial Park under the West Gate Bridge will be detoured from 20 October to 23 November , 2011
To install the new bollards and ensure the safety of the local community and the safety of workers, a section of the park will be fenced off and an interim bicycle and pedestrian walkway will be laid down to ensure access into the area is minimally disrupted for the local community.
To ensure the safety of pedestrians and cyclists in the area, detour route signage will be placed along the path. Bike riders are urged to take care and slow.
The bicycle and pedestrian path will be re-established on completion of the works.
Its the pits on South bank
18 October 2011. City of Stonnington will be installing a pit at the south end of MacRobertson Bridge which will result in a closing the bike path for 3 - 4 days this week.
Orange detour signs will be up and they will be helping pedestrians and cyclists around the site with traffic control staff so to minimise the
inconvenience for path users.
Swanston Street: Closure at Little Lonsdale - LaTrobe Streets
14 October 2011. As stage 1 developments continue to take shape there will be a closure (excluding trams) from the intersection of Swanston and Little Lonsdale Streets from Monday 17th October - Sunday 22nd October.
Riders travelling on Swanston Street will still be required to dismount and walk their bike past all construction (from Little Lonsdale to Latrobe Streets).
For riders who use Little Lonsdale Street, a detour at Drewery Lane will be in place before reaching Swanston Street.
Swanston Street North Full Closure
24 August 2011. Due to Stage 1 of the construction of accessable tram platforms (superstops) there will be a full closure of Swanston Street North between Queensberry St and Grattan St from 10pm Friday 26th August to 7am Friday 16th September 2011.
Signed detours and will be in place. Riders will be directed to use Cardigan Street.
Stage 2 will be carried out from September 9th to Mid October.
William St northbound bike lane closed
City West Water will be replacing nearly four kilometres of water mains in William Street and Howard Street – between Flinders Street and Queensberry Street.
Due to the age of the mains, which are over 150 years old, their location in a busy city street and a number of bursts and leaks over
recent years, it has been decided that the pipes require replacement.
Northbound traffic lanes including the bicycle lane will be closed in progressive stages. Detours will be in place around the block via King St.
Water main works are scheduled to start between Bourke Street and Lonsdale Street on 15 August 2011 and take 3 weeks.
This total water main renewal project will take approximately 15 months to complete. We anticipate a completion date in late August 2012. Dates of progressive road closures can be seen on City West Water site.
Federation Trail fix starts
16 June 2011. A section of the crumbling Federation Trail will be closed for the next month while VicRoads undertakes remediation works between Leakes Road and Fitzgerald Road, Laverton North.
No specific detour route has been provided. The option of Fitzgerald's Road is risky because of the numbers of cars and trucks.
VicRoads has advised Federation Trail users to seek alternative routes/modes of transport.
A limited media release from VicRoads is summed up on Federation Trail page.
Moonee Ponds Creek Path closure at Mt Alexander Rd Bridge
14 June 2011 City of Moonee Valley have advised that the MPCT path at Mt Alexander Rd Bridge will be fully closed from 7am to 4pm for up to 4 days at the end of June for work adjacent to the path more details on the detour will be provided closer to the time. VicRoads has a contractor removing paint from the bridge in preparation for bridge strengthening works and will aim to minimise the inconvenience to path users.
Capital City Trail on South bank
14 June 2011. City of Stonnington advise that the south bank Capital City Trail will be closed this week at Grange Rd as part of the Biodiversity Linkages Project.
The path will be closed for 2 days being Wednesday June 15th and Thursday June 16th between 9.30am - 3pm. On these days cyclists and pedestrians will be advised to use the North Bank Main Yarra Trail. Please follow the signs.
Maribyrnong River Trail Closures
18 May 2011. The Maribyrnong River Trail from Brimbank Park into the City remains closed between Brimbank Park and nearly down to the Canning Street Park.
Bicycle Network Victoria have been advised that this portion of the path is on Parks Victoria land and maintained by them. The Ranger in Charge of Maribyrnong Parklands has advised that an insurance claim was made following flood damage in March 2010. Subsequently while that was being processed, the floods of 2011 occurred and a re-assessment was required. Delays have resulted from the large number of insurance claims, and now there is a state-wide approach to the claim.
Given the popularity of the facility, Parks Victoria is keen to reopen the path as soon as possible. In the process of scoping long-term repair solutions, Parks Victoria will consider options for re-alignment or changes to current path construction to improve resilience to flood events.
Capital City Trail on South bank
18 May 2011. Upcoming closure of the south bank Capital City Trail: The south bank trail will be closed at Grange Rd by the City of Stonnington as part of the Biodiversity Linkages Project.
The path will be closed for 2 - 3 days during the week of the 30 May – 3 April. On these dates cyclists and pedestrians will be advised to use the North Bank Main Yarra Trail.
Boring work will occur some time during the week of the 30th of May there will be 2 days during this week that the bike path will be closed. Please follow the signs directing path users to the north bank. Enquiries at City of Stonnington: 8290 1333
Maribyrnong River Shared Path
6 April 2011 The Melbourne Water Alliance will be undertaking 2 lots of works on the banks of the Maribyrnong River just after Easter.
1. Concrete path repair and replacement works on the Maribyrnong River path. All affected areas of the path are between Dynon Rd and Footscray Rd on the Melbourne (east) side of the river. This work will be undertaken over the 2 days following Easter to minimise the impact to path users who use the path for commuting. The repairs follow previous bank rehabilitation work.
2. Commencing the week after Easter on May 2nd 12 weeks of river bank rehabilitation work will take place on the west bank of the Maribyrnong between Dynon Rd and Fisher Pde. The path will generally be kept open but cyclists may have to dismount. Please obey the signage and the directions of the Traffic Controllers. More details will be provided later as to specific locations of works. Melbourne Water's web site also provides some extra details.
Edinburgh Gardens detour
23 March 2011. The path through Edinburgh Gardens in Fitzroy has been detoured due the construction of a stormwater harvesting drain.
The detour adds 160 metres each way to the route but shorter alternatives were not suitable because of the risk of dogs off lead.
The re-constructed and widened path will be worth the wait when it opens in mid-year.
The project will harvest stormwater from the North Fitzroy main stormwater drain, providing a sustainable irrigation source for Edinburgh Gardens’ historic trees. The raingarden will also help to improve the health of the Merri Creek and Yarra River by filtering captured stormwater.
Alexandra Gardens and Birrarung Marr
1 March 2011. Don't forget to follow the diversions for Moomba. Signs will be in place from tomorrow to detour riders away from the risky work and activity zones.
* Both sites will effectively be Moomba Festival 2011 work sites between 28 Feb and 10 March
* Both sites will effectively be Moomba Festival 2011 event sites between 11 March and 14 March
* Both sites will effectively be Moomba Festival 2011 work sites between 15 March and 18 March
Maribyrnong River Shared Path
22 February 2011. Current Closures as advised by MooneeBUG:
· The Lower Maribyrnong Trail from Brimbank Park to Canning Street is closed due to flood damage.
· The River Trail from Keilor to Horseshoe Bend Farm is closed due to flood damage and tree risk.
· The river crossing from Green Gully Road to Brimbank is closed, as is the crossing from Garden Ave to Brimbank.
Warning: Access to the Maribyrnong River is limited as surface water, debris and silt build up on trails is a risk to visitors.
This area has seen multiple inundations from high water flows which have led to significant path surface damage and dangerous conditions.
Moonee Ponds Creek Trail Update
22 February 2011. Moonee Valley council via MooneeBUG have provided a revised notice (extended closure time) and detour map at path works at Nursery Bend near Strathmore Primary School. Refer: Improving Moonee Ponds Creek Trail. Works are expected to take from 21 February to end of May
Moonee Ponds Creek Trail
2011 February 15th Moonee Valley Council via Moonee BUG advise of reconstruction of a section of Moonee Ponds Creek Shared Path at Nursery Bend, Strathmore. Council will reconstruct the Moonee Ponds Creek shared path at the rear of 144 A Mascoma Street, Strathmore.[Mel 16 F7]
Council intends to start these works on Monday 14 February 2011 and complete them by Friday 25 March 2011, weather permitting. However, the shared path in this area will be closed to all users from Monday 21 February 2011 till Friday 25 March 2011.
This project is funded through the Australian Government’s Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program and will improve safety, sightlines and the path surface and is being funded by a federal grant.
The contractor doing these works is Parkinson Group (Aust) Pty Ltd. For further information regarding these works please contact Council’s Contracts Officer, Mr Tissa Weraduwage on 9243 8710 or Council’s Contracts Supervisor, Mr James Anderson on 0402 810 633.
At all stages of the works they will endeavour to minimise disruption to users and maintain access as far as practicable. The detour which will use Mascoma Street between Odin Street and Strathnaver Avenue.
Gardiners Creek Trail closed at Toorak Rd underpass
15 February 2011. Without prior advice Melbourne Water's contractors have closed the path under Toorak Rd for the essential removal of large amounts of silt resulting from recent floods. Riders will have found the alternative route across Toorak Rd and Auburn Rd at grade at the lights - please take care and be patient. We are advised by on site workers that the path will reopen on Thursday 17th.
Moomba Festival diversions
10 February 2011. Moomba festivities will require a number of diversions of popular city commuter routes later this month and during March. Be prepared.
Birrarung Marr
All of the Lower Terrace will be fenced off between Monday 28 February until Friday 11 March. Pedestrians and runners will be directed to walk/run along the riverbank on the lower pathway while cyclists will be directed via the bitumen pathway and Batman Ave. The same operation will take place during bump-out between Tuesday 15 March and Friday 18 March.
Alexandra Gardens
Alexandra Gardens will be fenced off for the duration of the event between Monday 28 February and Friday 18 March. However, cyclists will be able to cycle uninterrupted for most of this time along the pathway that runs parallel to Alexandra Ave between Boathouse Dve and St Kilda Rd.
The only times where there will be event activity will be during the installation and removal of fencing along the south side of Palm Lawn and Engineers Lawn which abutts the pathway.
The event organiser will also consider installing signage and a VMS (Variable Message Sign) on both approaches to Birrarung Marr to alert cyclists to the change of route ahead.
More details are expected to be available closer to the event.
Solway Bridge No way
2011 February 9. The floods of last weekend have destroyed the Solway Bridge despite some $150,000 of strengthening works carried out in 2008 by the City of Stonnington. A new bridge has been planned for some time as part of the Anniversary Trail and Markham Reserve path link to Warrigal Rd underpass BUT is in the budget for 2011/12 financial year - not soon enough! A new bridge of course will have to be on an improved alignment and with lesser gradients.
The detour route from the Anniversary Trail is to be via Ryburne Ave, Solway St, Glen Rd, Winton Rd and then back on the Gardiners Creek Trail either downstream to the City or upstream via the repaired path beside the golf course to the south bank of the Solway Bridge. SEE MAP
Riding upstream take the reverse of the above route if heading for the Anniversary Trail otherwise continue up to where the Solway Bridge used to be.
For more information, please contact the City of Boroondara on 9278 4444.
Maribyrnong River Works
8 February 2011. Moonee Valley BUG has passsed on this advice: Works are to be undertaken on the Maribyrnong Trail within the City of Maribyrnong which will commence next Monday 07 February and continue for approximately 1 week, subject to weather conditions. The works are dispersed in a number of locations. Generally pedestrians and cyclists will be directed to dismount, walk around the work zone, and return to the path to continue riding.
The exception to this arrangement is Site 3, on the northern side of the Stockbridge (on the western side of the river) where the southern concrete trail (from Footscray and Williamstown) meets the asphalt pathway leading up to the Stockbridge. Due to the constrained space in this location, the path will be closed for approximately 3 days from Tuesday 8th February, and pedestrians and cyclists are to be diverted via the Stockbridge, the existing shared path on the eastern side of river, Footscray Road shared path, Shepherd's Bridge, Napier Street, Maribyrnong Street to the Maribyrnong Trail. The trail closure will be kept to a minimum and opened up for traffic as soon as possible.
Please contact Stuart Hale, Open Space Coordinator, City of Maribyrnong on 0413-938 905 with any queries.
Wurundjeri Way Works – Pedestrian and bicycle Access
With works well underway on the Melbourne Main Sewer Replacemnt project, the construction of the last vertical access shaft will commence from January 23rd. This shaft is to be established within the median strip of Wurundjeri Way. Whilst the pedestrian and cyclist paths over Charles Grimes Bridge will be closed, pedestrian and cycle path diversions will be put in place, and the aim has been to ensure that vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic in this area remains accessible whilst these essential works are occurring. With this in mind, the MMSR team has implemented detour routes as shown in the December Newsletter at http://melbournemain.melbournewater.com.au/content/library/Newsletters/20110110_December_2010.
Maribyrnong River - Dynon Rd to Footscray Works - Update
14 Dec 2010 Melbourne Water have ongoing bank rehabilitation works on the Maribyrnong River adjacent to the shared path. In the new year Melbourne Water will begin working from the Tidal Drain [Mel 42E5] downstream to Footscray Rd. For approximately one week Melbourne Water will have to close the bike path completely. Refer to West: Maribyrnong River Trail for more detail.
Dights Falls Reconstruction Works
November 2010 & September 2011 Update Over Summer Melbourne Water Alliance will be undertaking works at Dights Falls. There will be some minor disruptions to the Yarra Trail but it will remain open. SEE details [and update] at: East: Yarra Trail.
Tram works make Docklands no go zone
9 November 2010. Tram track relocation will close Harbour Esplanade in Docklands for a week from Saturday 13 November to Saturday 20 November.
The route will be closed 24 hours a day, including the intersections with LaTrobe and Bourke Streets. SEE Inner: Docklands' for more detail.
Water works detours Upfield path
5 November 2010. Work on the renewal of the M9 water main will close the Upfield bike path for three months at North Coburg. SEE Details at North: Upfield Bikepath
The closure, effective immediately, will be at the intersection of the Bakers Road and the Upfield Railway line. Cyclists using the bike path will be detoured around the site.< The late notice is said to be the result due to coordination difficulties with the rail operator and/or VicTrack.
Main Yarra Trail Path Works complete - Path now fully open
19 October 2010 The Main Yarra Trail is now fully open through to Walmer St Bridge. Thanks to the City of Yarra for a job well done. [See full item under 'East: Yarra Trail' on Bicycle Network Victoria web site]
Bay Trail West at West Gate Bridge closed for works
10 November 2010. From M1upgrade web site: Hyde Street will be closed to all traffic between 9.30 - 2.30pm Monday to Friday, and 6am - 1pm Saturdays from 4 November - 27 November 2010. SEE details.
These closures will be in place for the movement of large platforms. The works are expected to be complete by 27 November 2010 when the platfroms will be lowered and removed. A fully signed detour route will be in place for motorists and cyclists who are urged to plan their journey ahead during the closures.
28 September 2010. There will be another temporary closure of Hyde Street and the parallel Bay Trail from 29 September to 19 October between 9.30am -2.30pm, excluding Sundays.
South Wharf Capital City Trail Closure.
8 September 2010. Melbourne Water advises that as part of the works for the Melbourne Main Sewer Replacement Project the path under Charles Grimes Bridge is closed . Closure is required for approximately one week . Austexx advise that the completion date for the permanent boardwalk will be Friday September 17th.[SEE 'Inner: Convention Centre Southbank Plan' item on web for more detail]
Give the slip to Mt Martha landslip
19 August 2010. Because of a recent landslip a of section Marine Parade (The Esplanade) in Mount Martha is closed for six to eight weeks for reconstruction.
Cyclists will not be able to ride through the construction site, and will need to find another route.
More details will be available on this webpage soon.
Main Yarra Trail Path Works - Closures in Yarra Council [update]
28 July 2010 The Main Yarra Trail remains closed in a number of places in the City of Yarra, for a number of reasons.
[See full item under 'East: Yarra Trail' on Bicycle Network Victoria web site]
* Walmer Street Bridge: may be closed until mid-September
* Bridge Road (O'Connell Reserve) to Victoria Street for reconstruction
* Downstream of Bridge Road - The path is closed at Melbourne Girls College until mid-August
* Downstream of MacRoberston Bridge - the trail is closed due to freeway widening works by the CityLink authority.
* Future Main Yarra Trail closures within the City of Yarra will include:
• Fairfield Park, near pipe bridge - minimal disruption
• Collingwood Children's Farm to Dight's Falls - minimal disruption
For further specific information about any shared trail works within the City of Yarra, contact Mark Donellan on 9205 5724 or email mark.donnellan@yarracity.vic.gov.au.
Walmer Street Bridge closed for repairs
17 June 2010 Yarra City Council and the City of Boroondara have closed the Main Yarra Trail for approximately eight weeks to perform maintenance on the bridge surface. (Bridge will now be closed until mid-September) [See full item under 'East: Yarra Trail' on Bicycle Network Victoria web site]
Water main pain in Chapel Street
18 March 2010. Sections of the Chapel Street bike lane will be blocked off until October while the 150 year old, large cast iron water main is replaced.
Most of the main is on the east side of the street so city bound commuters will not be seriously effected. By the time of the evening commute work will be shut down for the day.
Works will be conducted in temporary zones of approximately 60 metres at a time. Once pipeline renewal is complete in one zone, works will be moved to the next location down Chapel Street.
Temporary reinstatement of the asphalt surface will take place once a work zone is complete. When a major section of work is complete a crew will reinstate the road surface and re-mark lines and parking bays.
Some works have been scheduled to occur at night to minimise disruption to traffic flows where possible.
There will be period of disruption when bikes will have to share the middle of the road with cars and trams.
The usual care with bike tyres and tram tracks will need to be taken.
Richmond Yarra Trail upgrade imminent
1 February 2010. The $1.2M upgrade to the Main Yarra Trail on the Yarra Boulevard in Richmond is about to get underway, requiring a diversion for riders for a three month period. SEE for details: www.bv.com.au/general/change-the-world/11087/
Inner: Monash-CityLink-West Gate Upgrade
4 February 2010. A last minute project to strengthen the outer lane of the M1 freeway will block the main Yarra trail, Melbourne's major bike trail artery, for at least several weeks in March and April. REFER link: www.bv.com.au/general/change-the-world/40630/
Tri season closures ahead
18 January 2010. The summer triathlon season is with us and will bring periodic weekend road closures on popular riding routes.
There are three more events in the Gatorade Triathlon series; Elwood Beach, Elwood on Sunday 31st January 2010; Portarlington Jetty, Portarlington on Sunday 14th February 2010; and Catani Gardens, St Kilda onSunday 21st March 2010.
There will be early morning road closures (6:30-10:30) associated with these events.
For details visit the event website:
http://www.supersprint.com.au/events/gatorade-triathlon-series-0910
and navigate to the Parking & Road Closures tab for each event.
In addition there are several more races in the XOSIZE TriSeries, one at Sandringham on 21 February and another at Brighton on 14 March. Road and path closures are expected.
For further information go to:
http://www.triseries.com.au/
Australian Open tennis to block city route
15 December 2009. The MCG footbridge between Yarra Park and Olympic Boulevard will be closed to the public from Monday 18 – Sunday 31 January 2010 for 'safety' reasons.
Organisers expect there will be a significant increase in pedestrian movement in and around the precinct.
During this period, those who would normally use the MCG footbridge to access either Yarra Park or Olympic Boulevard will be asked to use alternative routes such as Batman Avenue and the William Barak Footbridge.
Main Yarra Trail - two closures, one diversion from August 2009
At Chandler Highway
From 17-21 August, the "goat track" alongside the steps on the western side of the Chandler Highway bridge will be closed for Parks Victoria to conduct assessments.
At Odyssey House
From mid-August until about mid-October, the Main Yarra Trail boardwalk around Odyssey House in Lower Plenty will be closed for refurbishment. A temporary path around the north side of Odyssey House will be provided. Click here to see more on this project.
At South Yarra Rail Bridge
From 27 September, projected to take one month, the Main Yarra Trail at Burnley will be diverted along a temporary structure while CityLink undertakes electrical work underneath the trail area.
Merri Creek Footbridge Closure until mid–April 2009
12 January 2009 The Merri Creek footbridge between McMahons and Bakers roads, Coburg North, and the access ramps on both sides of the creek will be closed to the public until further notice. (Melways 17 J8)
Details here:
Temporary diversions of Federation Trail and Werribee River Trail
9 January 2009 The Federation Trail and Werribee River Trail will be diverted between January 22, 2009 and mid-2010 as the construction of the Werribee aqueduct project is underway.
More detail about the specific diversions can be found on our pages for the Federation Trail and the Werribee River Trail.
Merri Creek Trail, Clifton Hill diversions
August 2008 Diversion of the Merri Creek Trail is underway as part of the multi-million Clifton Hill rail project. The diversion will be in place for at least six months until early 2009. Details here:
Manningham St Bridge , Parkville , Detour
2 September 2008.
The construction of the
Monash-Citylink-Westgate Upgrade
15 July 08 The Gardiners Creek path has been closed east of Tooronga Road. Please refer to our page on the Upgrade for details: /general/change-the-world/40630/
Yarra Trail and St Kilda Rd
Aug 08 Partial and full road closures between 4am and 12 noon city and south of the Yarra. Sunday 31 August 2008.
Beach Rd closures
Jan 08 Parts of Beach Rd will be closed to traffic on Sunday January 20th.
Partial collapse of Gardiners Creek Trail
Jan 08 Boroondara Council have advised that the Gardiners Creek trail will be closed between Tooronga Road and Burke Road between 7 January 2008 to 20 January 2008
Merri Creek Bridges Closed
Nov 07 The City of Darebin have advised that several bridges on the Merri Creek Trail have been closed due to flood risk.
Gardiners Creek Trail
Aug 07 Due to works related to the Monash-CityLink-West Gate upgrade there will be a new alignment for the trail through HA Smith Reserve.
Western Ring Road Path
Jul 07 VicRoads have advised that a temporary detour will be in place on the Western Ring Road near Fitzgerald Rd till the end of October 2007.
Dandenong Creek Shared Path Closure
Jul 07 There are a number of closures and detours currently affecting the Dandenong Creek Trail due to the EastLink construction.
Bay Trail at St Kilda sea baths
Apr 07 - The redevelopment of the St Kilda foreshore will inconvenience bike riders for a short period.
Main Yarra Trail closure between MacRobertson Bridge and Burnley Harbour
Apr 07 Parks Victoria, in conjunction with Transurban and the City of Yarra are to close the Main Yarra Trail for a period of six working days from Wednesday 18th April to Thursday 26th April 2007. The trail will be closed each day between 9.30am and 4.00pm therefore avoiding peak commuter periods.
Bay Trail - FINA World Swimming Championships
Mar 07 Bicycle Network Victoria were advised of a disruption to the Bay Trail in St Kilda.