The New South Wales Government has released renders showing the completion of the eastern Oxford Street cycle path, which can be viewed here.
The separated bike path will stretch 1.8 kilometres from Taylor Square to the Centennial Parklands gates.
The Oxford Street West cycleway between Taylor Square and Hyde Park opened in July 2025 and has since surpassed the Sydney Harbour Bridge as the city's most popular cycleway, with more than 3,000 trips a day.
Its popularity has now made Oxford Street East an urgent missing link to connect the city centre to Sydney's eastern suburbs.
In recent years, more than 20% of reported crashes on the street involved riders, with an estimated 220 people riding on the footpath each day to avoid the dangers of traffic.
The cycle path is part of a wider upgrade of the iconic Oxford Street precinct shown in the renders released this month, which will also feature upgraded footpaths for more outdoor dining, improved street design and signage, more trees, more seating, more open space, public artwork, five additional pedestrian crossings and better lighting.
To support local businesses during the construction of the Oxford Street East cycleway, a $3 million activation fund has been set aside.
There will be opportunities for community feedback in the coming months; more information will be provided when available on the project website.
Member for Sydney, Alex Greenwich, said: “In many global cities, bikes now outnumber cars in the city centre.
"Here in Sydney, we’re seeing the same momentum: more people choosing to walk or ride for the first and last mile of their journeys, connecting with public transport, local shops, schools, parks, and points of interest.
“The best high streets are there to share. Research by the University of Sydney found more than 60 per cent of people who visit their local high street more than once a week arrive by walking, riding a bike, or public transport.
“Oxford Street is one of Sydney’s busiest cycle routes, including as a popular route for food delivery transport workers.
"As the western connection has shown, patronage will rise when the cycleway opens, and every single one of these riders deserves to have a safe and accessible trip.”
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