Sections of the Djerring Trail between Caulfield and Sandown Park will be restricted intermittently until the end of February.
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Detours and closures
Carlton bike lane disruption
The popular bike lane along Queensberry Street in Carlton will be disrupted for the next couple of months by a water main renewal project.
Western Ring Path open
The Western Ring Road Path from Kathryn Street to Mahoneys Road is open again.
Trail terminates at Docklands Studios
A section of the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail adjacent to Docklands Studios has closed to enable the construction of the new Sound Stage 6 project.
Caution required at Southgate
Riders should be alert to construction works as a concrete block is installed at the foot of Southgate Ave to control vehicle intrusion into promenade.
Bridge Road and Yarra interruptions ahead
Tram works on Bridge Road and at the connecting Hawthorn Bridge over the Yarra will disrupt riders until mid-January
Change to M80 trail detour
Riders along the M80 Ring Road Trail in Thomastown can expect a minor change to their detour from next Monday.
Bridge works to detour Fed Trail
Construction of the new Federation Trail bridge at Williams Landing will require a section of the trail to be closed for several weeks.
Toorak Road underpass improvements
Silt deposits in the Gardiners Creek at Toorak Road are being removed in an attempt to prevent frequent and annoying flooding of the adjacent trail.
Greensborough Road path closure for North East Link works
A six-month closure of a section of the Greensborough Road trail is about to begin.
Fairfield pipe bridge closure
The Fairfield pipe bridge crossing the Yarra River will be closed during off-peak hours next week.
Bridge lift at Sayers and Palmers Road
The new Federation Trail bridge truss over Sayers and Palmers Road in Williams Landing will be lifted into place this weekend.
Hawthorn Bridge works close path link
A short section of path that riders use to connect to Bridge Road via Yarra Boulevard from the Main Yarra Trail will be closed from time to time from next week until Christmas.
Intermittent disruption of Djerring Trail
Riders on the Djerring Trail between between Caulfield and Clayton stations face intermittent access restriction over the next month.
Frensham Reserve trail closed
The relocation of transmission towers to Frensham Reserve, Watsonia will require the closure of a section of the trail this month.
Road works on Great Ocean Road
Riders taking advantage of the new freedoms and exploring further west on the Great Ocean Road may encounter a lane closure at Separation Creek.
More security installation along the Yarra
Riders should take care as work gets underway next week on the installation of additional security measures in public areas on the north and south banks of the Yarra River.
Vital path link closed
The bike link on Todd Road, Port Melbourne, will be closed for all of next week, with the off-road path to be re-instated following electricity works under the bridge.
Detour for bike bridge construction
Work will start later this month on the new bridge that will take the Federation Trail over the Westgate Freeway inbound exit ramp at Williamstown Road.
Seddon sewer project
Melbourne Water will be undertaking sewer inspections around Seddon this month on streets that can be busy with bikes.
Detour for Ring Road Trail at Merri Creek Trail
There will be a detour of the M80 trail from just east of Sydney Road, Faulkner, through to Mahony’s Road, where it meets the Merri Creek Trail.
Bus operation to squeeze bike lane
The William Street bike lane along the Flagstaff Gardens will be squeezed for space for a while during November due to a major replacement-bus operation.
Closures on the Hallam Bypass Trail
There will be intermittent closures of the Hallam Bypass Trail from now until the end of November as part of Stage 2 of the Monash Freeway Upgrade.
Powerline works on the Merri Creek Trail
Riders should be aware of upcoming maintenance activities on the busy Merri Creek Creek Trail between the Brunswick Velodrome and Ceres.
Elizabeth Street transformation starts
Early works to prepare for a transformation of the southern end of Elizabeth Street are now getting underway with some disruption to bike routes expected.
Disruptions along Station Street
Level crossing removals will have considerable ongoing impacts along Station Street between Aspendale and Carrum.
How boring! New bike lanes removed.
Separated bike lanes along Linlithgow Avenue in the Domain Parklands will be temporarily ripped out so tunnel boring machines can travel along the street.
New Ring Road Trail detour
The M80 trail will have an additional detour for a short period next month, with the Blaxland Avenue overpass unavailable for about a week in mid-September.
Canning approaches completion
The year-long disruption of bike-busy Canning Street during the major M205 water main project is almost wrapped up, with only a few detours remaining.
Stop-go on Main Yarra Trail
Riders along the Main Yarra Trail through Richmond-Abbotsford may experience some short delays over the next week as Yarra Trams undertakes some upgrades.
Victoria Street to close for tram track work
Victoria Street in Richmond will be closed to all traffic for more than a week from 10pm next Friday 21 August for tram track renewal. Get the full details here.
Moonee Ponds Creek detour alert
Riders along the Moonee Ponds Creek near the Moonee Valley Racecourse will face a detour this week on Friday 14 August.
Disruption in North Altona
Riders along Dohertys Road in North Altona near the Altona Memorial Park should to be aware of ongoing water main works over the next eight months.
Short detour on Maribyrnong Trail
There will be a short detour on the Maribyrnong Trail for several days next week along the gravel segment of the trail, near the existing pipe bridge crossing of the river.
La Trobe Street closure
The eastbound lanes of La Trobe Street—including the bike lane—will be closed to traffic for three weeks due to work on the Metro Tunnel project.
Dredging moves to Burnley Harbour
The dredging of sediment under the pontoons on the Main Yarra Trail will begin next week, causing detours until mid August.
Yarra Trail riders stranded
The Collins Bridge at Gipps Street is closed for eight weeks for repairs, shutting off a vital crossing of the Yarra for many riders and pedestrians.
Royal Park detour a park tour
The detour of the Capital City Trail for landscaping developments near the Melbourne Zoo has turned out to be more of a tour of the park than a detour.
Federation Trail detour at Hoppers Crossing
The Federation Trail at Hoppers Crossing has been slightly re-aligned due to works for the level crossing removal nearby.
Detour starts for M80 Trail
A section of the M80 Trail along the Ring Road at Thomastown will be detoured though quiet local streets from next Monday.
Night riders on Footscray Road set for interruptions
Riders along the Footscray Road trail into the city will face several overnight closures and detours over the next month. See the details of planned works.
Changed conditions on Burnley Street
There will be some minor impacts expected on people riding bikes in Richmond in early July as the Hawthorn Sewer upgrade project hits Murphy and Palmer Street.
Detour set for silt struck Yarra Trail
Dredging of sediment under the pontoons on the Main Yarra Trail through Cremorne has begun, resulting in closure and detours of the trail.
Canning to get final seal
The prolonged water main project along Canning Street is in its final stages, and with work wrapping up, the time has come to give the road a fresh new seal.
Silt tilt strikes Yarra Trail
Silt that has built up beneath the Main Yarra Trail pontoons in Burnley needs to be removed. It will cause closures to the trail.
Road closures at Carrum
Riders heading south in the coming days should be aware that Station Street in Carrum will be closed for road works.
Changes at Walmer Street Bridge
The construction project adjacent to the Walmer Street Bridge in Abbotsford will make temporary alterations to bike and pedestrian movement.
New Federation Trail detour at Fogarty Avenue
The removal of the Muir Street overpass across the Westgate Freeway this weekend will necessitate a change in the current detour for the Federation Trail.
Construction activity along Hallam ByPass Trail
Riders should be alert to construction activities along the trail starting next week and continuing until late September.
Bikes palmed off Yarra Trail
The move of a couple of stately palm trees will close a section of the Yarra Trail near the rowing sheds next week.
Work starts on Edgars Road-M80 upgrade
Work is now underway on the next stage of the M80 Ring Road upgrade, and there will be impacts on the M80 Trail as works proceed over the next three years.
Bridge lift to close trail
The construction of a new bike and pedestrian bridge on the Federation Trail over Leakes Road in Truganina will require a one day detour of the Trail.
Smart works to stunt M7 riders
Works on the M4 Smart Motorway where it intersects with the M7 at Eastern Creek will cause changes to the M7 riding and walking trail from this weekend.
Interruption to Capital City Trail
The water main project along Canning Street, North Carlton, moves across to the Capital City Trail next week, requiring a short detour for bikes.
Detour if you ride on Clyde
People who ride on Clyde Road near Berwick station will encounter a small detour next week as preliminary work for removal of the level crossing is done.
Beware of the concrete pumper
Riders heading north on Swanston Street will confront a major concrete pumper installation in Swanston Street.
Upcoming works on Greensborough Road
Riders on the trail alongside Greensborough Road in Macleod will need to take care on a short detour next week.
Station St Carrum lane closure plus Nepean restrictions
Station Street Carrum south bound will be closed to traffic from Monday until the end of the next month. The Nepean Highway will be restricted.
Bike route goes to water
The Albert Street bike route in East Melbourne will be diverted for up to two weeks for emergency water works.
Southbank works: care needed
People getting their exercise with a bike ride near Southbank need to be alert to service proving works on the Promenade over the next two weeks.