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More trail closures for Footscray and Dynon roads

Update

The Footscray Road Trail, between Shepherd Bridge and Pearl River Road, will be closed overnight next Thursday 4 September, 8pm to 5am.
 
This is required to complete asphalting on a section of the path and road under Appleton Dock Road bridge.
 
The detour via Dynon Road will be in place overnight.
 

Earlier closures

There has been an unexpected closure of the Footscray Road trail this weekend.

Due to safety requirements for bus stop reinstatement works scheduled along Footscray Road, the walking and cycling path between Shepherd Bridge and Pearl River Road will be closed between 8pm Friday 18 July to 5am Monday 21 July 2025.

The usual detour via Footscray Road will be in operation.

Both Dynon Road and Footscray Road bike routes may be subject to overnight road closures as work continues on overhead bridges above the roadway and paths.

The Footscray Road trail, between Shepherd Bridge and Pearl River Road will be closed from 8pm Friday 16 May to 5am Monday 19 May 2025.

Note that the intersection of Pearl River Road and Footscray Road is now open to vehicles.

Riders are advised to slow, follow the traffic signals, and watch for vehicles turning in from two directions.

Riders will be directed to the alternative route when one of these routes is closed.

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