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19 November 2024
New Docklands bridge open to traffic

The new bike and pedestrian bridge over the Moonee Ponds Creek at Docklands opened for traffic today, giving riders their own car-free crossing for the first time.

Previously riders travelling to and from the CBD on the Footscray Road route were required to cross the creek on the footpath of the extremely busy road bridge.

It was narrow and there were tight, sharp curves at the connection to the both at both ends—a source of numerous collisions over the years.

The new structure is beside the road bridge with twin rails, copious space, and a gently curved connection to the path on the West side of the creek.

There is still much construction activity underway on the adjacent road bridge structures, which are being strengthened and fitted with additional lanes while surrounding roads are being resurfaced and utilities being relocated. work that will continue into next year

This bridge connects to the existing Footscray Road trail which will remain into the future as an option for riders after the Veloway now under construction is opened next year.

Installation of remaining segments of the Veloway continues, as does work to connect the local path network the vivid green cable-stay bridge over Footscray Road closer to the city.

Riders should be aware that future works in the precinct may require temporary disruptions to surrounding shared paths.

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