Western Route Overview

The Western route connecting Leichhardt to the City South/Centre, is a favourite with Sydney’s foodies connecting Leichhardt with Haymarket, Darling Harbour and Town Hall along a 6 km mostly separated cycleway with some shared paths and mixed traffic.

Outline

    • Distance: Approximately 6 kilometres.
    • Key Attractions: Restaurants and cafes in Norton Street,  Jubilee Park, The Fish Markets, Union Square, Darling Harbour  and Chinatown.
    • Connects Precincts: Glebe Point Road, Harris Street, Haymarket and arbour/CBD north.

Route Breakdown

Currently under construction or investigation

    • Kent Street South - Druitt Street to Liverpool Streets: a separated cycleway will be constructed by late 2013.
    • Liverpool Street – Kent Street to Darling Harbour: is under investigation for upgrade to a separated cycleway.

Completed upgrades

    • Orphan School Creek: shared path is now open.

No upgrade required or planned

    • Pyrmont Bridge Road (Cross to Junction Streets): shared path is open.
    • Bulwara Road.
    • Darling Harbour: shared path is open.

Click here for route definitions.

For more information on City’s cycleway projects please contact

Cycling Community Engagement Officer
Tel: 02 9265 9333
Fax: 02 9265 9780
Email: sydneycycleways@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

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