Construction will begin in April 2026 on the next section of Canberra's Garden City Cycleway along Cooyong Street in Braddon.
These works form the final leg of Stage 1 of the shared path project, which begins at Torrens Street and runs along Cooyong Street to the Lonsdale Street traffic lights.
Once Stage 1 is complete, the separated path will connect the northern end of Angas Street in Ainslie to the intersection of Lonsdale and Cooyong streets, where riders can safely connect to the Bunda Street shared zone.
Stage 1 is largely paved with asphalt for a smoother ride, with some sections in concrete to ensure consistent urban design and support tree roots.
Stage 2 will be jointly funded by the state and federal governments, with work due to start in 2026 or 2027.
Once all stages are complete, the areas of Watson, Downer, Hackett, Dickson, Ainslie and Braddon will be connected with the city.
Minister for City and Government Services, Tara Cheyne, said: "It's great to be starting work on the final piece of the puzzle for Stage 1 of the Cycleway.
"Walking, cycling and scooting are at the centre of our plans to make Canberra a liveable and sustainable city.
"The Cycleway provides an important active transport connection to the city and the lake via the inner-city cycle loop on Bunda and Allara streets.
"This type of active transport infrastructure improves connectivity between schools, local centres and greenspaces, helping to promote walking, riding and scooting and get people out of their cars for short trips."
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