New walking and cycling paths delivered as part of the West Gate Tunnel Project are transforming how people in Melbourne’s connect with their local communities.
The two new and upgraded trails now open around Altona North, Brooklyn and Yarraville, are part of the more than 14 kilometres of works being completed across the entire project.
The Kororoit Creek Trail was opened by Member for Williamstown Melissa Horne last month, bridging the missing link between Grieve Parade and the Federation Trail. This new 3-metre-wide path connects the section north of Geelong Road to the popular GJ Hosken Reserve. Designed with safety in mind, lighting has been installed under key bridges at Grieve Parade, Geelong Road and the West Gate Freeway, while clear signage along the route ensures easy navigation. Public art and interpretive signs celebrating the area’s heritage and culture will also be installed along the route in 2025.
Meanwhile, the Federation Trail between Millers Road and Fogarty Avenue has undergone significant upgrades. The trail is now open and features a refreshed surface and improved safety infrastructure such as protective screening, handrails and tactile indicators, ensuring a better experience for all users. This section is set to connect to a new off-road path between Fogarty Avenue and Hyde Street by 2025, closing another long-standing gap in the trail through Yarraville and Spotswood.
Resurfacing works are currently underway on the Federation Trail between Millers Road and the Kororoit Creek Trail, with the section temporarily closed. The 2.4 kilometre stretch is expected to open in early December, providing a smoother and more durable ride for cyclists.
These trail upgrades, led by Transurban as part of the West Gate Tunnel Project, have already made a noticeable difference for local residents, providing improved options for active transport and enhancing connectivity throughout the West.
As work continues, the project aims to further strengthen Melbourne’s cycling and walking network, encouraging people to embrace more ways of traveling.
