Veloway 1: Pacific Motorway
The Veloway 1 is a dedicated cycleway running between Lower River Terrace, South Brisbane and Underwood. The 20km cycleway provides a safe and efficient route for bike riders.
The Veloway 1 is a dedicated cycleway running between Lower River Terrace, South Brisbane and Underwood. The O'Keefe Street velobridge will improve safety, traffic flow and network connectivity.
Several crossings on Veloway 1 have been identified as opportunities to improve network connectivity and user safety. The O'Keefe Street crossing has been prioritised, as the current alignment is indirect and includes intersections without traffic signals.
Construction of the velobridge will allow bike riders to stay on the Veloway 1, instead of crossing at Carl Street and the lights both east and west of the Pacific Motorway on O'Keefe Street.
The velobridge will benefit bike riders and motorists by reducing pauses in traffic flow that currently occur when bike riders cross these streets.
Community engagement took place in May 2021. Consultation included meetings with elected representatives, active transport groups and community information sessions.
The key recurring themes identified in the community feedback were:
We amended the final project design to include the northern access ramp. Including this ramp addresses community and stakeholder feedback to retain bike rider access to local amenities and addresses subsequent safety concerns around road crossings that would be required without the ramp.
This project is fully funded by the Queensland Government. Investment ID 407570
The O'Keefe Street velobridge is expected to open in early 2024, weather permitting. The timeline has been revised due to the effects of inclement weather and procurement complications resulting from the current market environment.
Last updated: 23 April 2024