There have been minor but important improvements to the design of the bike and pedestrian bridge planned for Champion Road in Newport.
The latest images show better sightlines and intersection treatments where the bridge links with the path along Market Street.
The level crossing at Champion Road has been removed and motor traffic will take a new route over to the new grade-separated crossing at Maddox Road.
However, people walking and riding bikes can continue to use Champion Road to connect through to Williamstown.
Based on community feedback, the bridge’s resting points will feature themes of coastal mangroves from the nearby Jawbone Flora and Fauna Reserve, alongside imagery of the Newport Railway Workshops – paying tribute to both the area's natural beauty and industrial heritage.
There is enhanced lighting across the new pedestrian and cycling bridge, with strip lighting features across the bridge and the approaches, increasing lighting at the stairs and ramps.
The project is also building a new pedestrian and cycling path along Railway Parade, connecting to the Maddox Road path.
This will provide the missing link, connecting Newport Station through to the Jawbone Reserve and Altona.
Safety elements include a dedicated right turn lane from Maddox Road into Railway Parade for bike riders, a pram ramp to connect the new pedestrian and cycling path to the existing footpath and cycling lanes at the intersection of Maddox Road to enable seamless connection to on-road cycle lanes.
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