Brisbane City Council has announced plans to extend the CityLink Cycleway and build a new bi-directional bikeway and footpath along Shafston Avenue between Kangaroo Point and East Brisbane.
The inner-city cycleway will close a missing link, connecting with existing paths at Deakin Street and Mowbray Park and creating a direct route into the city that is more easily navigable for both new and experienced riders.
The 1.2km path is sorely needed, as Shafston Avenue is a busy road with currently no dedicated space for riders.
Preliminary designs for the new extension, on which cycling groups were consulted, show separate lanes for riders travelling in each direction and a third for pedestrians.
There would be several pedestrian crossings, including at Thorn and Castlebar streets.
The final design is expected to be released in late 2026, with construction to start next year.
The cost of the project is as yet unknown, but it will be funded via a 50-50 agreement by the Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council as part of the CityLink Cycleway program.
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said: "The Shafston Avenue Bikeway will build on the success of our new Kangaroo Point Bridge, which has already recorded five million trips in just two years.
"As our city grows, we need a transport network that makes active travel easier, helping residents leave their cars at home and reducing congestion on our roads.
"This is another way we're keeping Brisbane moving and making it easier for people to get around our city sooner and safer."
When complete, the CityLink Cycleway will link five suburbs and span 4km, making it easier than ever to reach Brisbane CBD by bike.
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