Construction is set to start soon on a much-anticipated shared path that will improve access and connectivity for cyclists and pedestrians travelling between Eagle Farm and Brisbane Airport.
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Beginning in late May 2025, the 600-metre path will link the existing shared path at Schneider Road to the established bike lane and footpath at Viola Place, closing a known gap in the Moreton Bay Cycleway.
This direct connection will also pass under the Gateway Motorway, providing a safer and more convenient alternative to current detours via Terminal Drive, Lamington Avenue, and Nudgee Road to the west, or Kingsford Smith Drive, Sugarmill Road, and Lomandra Drive to the east.
Designed with both safety and sustainability in mind, the new path will be between 2.5 and 3 metres wide and will feature:
- Line marking and wayfinding signage to integrate with the local bikeway network
- Solar-powered LED lighting for improved visibility
- Fencing for user safety
- A new, relocated weir crossing over a waterway
- Turfing and landscaping to enhance the surrounding environment
The route has been identified as a principal cycle connection under Queensland’s Principal Cycle Network Plan and is considered a priority for future infrastructure upgrades.
Jointly funded by Brisbane and Queensland’s Cycle Network Local Government Grants Program, the project is expected to be completed by early 2026. Once finished, the new path will enhance links between major bikeways, while also improving access to Brisbane Airport, the Australian TradeCoast, and the future Northshore Hamilton precinct—home to the main athlete village for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Works will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, Monday to Saturday. Construction will continue for up to eight months, weather and site conditions permitting.
During this time, local residents and commuters may see contractors on site, experience increased noise, dust, or vibrations, and notice construction vehicles accessing the area. For community safety, sections of the project site will be temporarily closed to the public while works are underway.
Published 23-May-2025
