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10 July 2023
Trackside bike route cuts a scenic path into Parramatta

Bike riders and pedestrians in Sydney's west can now enjoy a smooth and separated rail-side route.

The 5-7km shared use path, which connects Carlingford and Parramatta, takes riders on a scenic journey through the area, without any road crossings.

The active travel link has been delivered as part of the Parramatta Light Rail project, which remains a work in progress but is scheduled to open in 2024.

While construction continues on the two-way track riders are free to make their way along the route beside it, which features water fountains, wayfinding signs, bike racks and accessibility ramps.

The City of Parramatta claims the new path also offers some of the best views of Western Sydney. The Bidgee Bidgee Bridge over James Ruse Drive in Rosehill is billed as a particularly impressive vantage point.

The path will also connect to other bike infrastructure in the area, both existing and still to come. This includes the Parramatta Valley Cycleway running along the Parramatta River, the 91km waterfront route along Sydney's majestic foreshore and the near-complete Alfred Street Bridge.

Though the path is open for use, riders should be aware that intermittent closures may be in place as work on the light rail continues. Status updates can be found here.

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