Cycleway - connecting Macquarie Park and West Ryde

  • Project typeRegional cycleway
  • Project StatusPlanning and pre-construction
Image of bike riding on a cycleway path.

City of Ryde is committed to the delivery and maintenance of high-quality infrastructure including safe and sustainable cycleways for our community.

As part of the commitment of the Bicycle Strategy 2022-2030, Council is working to deliver the Regional Route 03 (RR03) - Cycleway connecting Macquarie Park and West Ryde in 2025.

The work is anticipated to commence in April 2025 and is expected to be complete by September 2025, weather and site conditions permitting. Construction will occur in stages throughout the year.

What will the works include?

The RR03 cycleway is divided into three sections:

The works will be undertaken in stages (however not necessarily in the above order) and includes:

  • widening the concrete pathway within Tuckwell Park, Macquarie Park
  • construction of new concrete footpaths, driveways, refuge islands, and kerbs and gutters
  • DDA bus stop compliance (meets requirements of Disability Discrimination Act 1992)
  • widening footpath and new kerb ramps
  • reapplying old and applying new line markings and cycle markings
  • supply and installation of wayfinding signs

A work notification with further details will be provided to adjacent properties closer to the start of construction for each section.

Updates on upcoming, current and completed works are provided below.

Upcoming Works

Section A | Macquarie Park

Section A includes Fontenoy Road, Khartoum Road, Waterloo Road at Macquarie Park.

When will the work on Section A take place place?

The work on Section A is planned to commence Wednesday 27 August 2025 (updated) and is anticipated to be completed in approximately 2 weeks, weather permitting.

Construction hours are Monday to Friday, and some Saturdays, between 7.00am and 5.00pm.

What will the work on Section A include?

The work on Section A includes kerb and gutter renewal, new concrete footpath, concrete driveway pavement and construction of refuge islands.

What are the changed traffic conditions?

Pedestrian access to properties and businesses will be maintained during the work. EzyPave (the contractor) will advise of any necessary disruption as the project progresses. EzyPave will ensure priority is given to residents with grants to access when deemed safe to do so.

Section B | Ryde

Section B includes Ford Street, Quarry Road, Heath Street, North Road, Heath Lane, Rickard Street at Ryde

When will the work on Section B take place?

The work on Section B is planned to commence in Friday 12 September 2025 (updated) and is anticipated to be completed in approximately 1 week, weather permitting.

Construction hours are Monday to Friday, and some Saturdays, between 7.00am and 5.00pm.

What will the work on Section B include?

The work includes landscaping, line marking and cycleway marking, and wayfinding signage.

What are the changed traffic conditions?

Pedestrian access to properties and businesses will be maintained during the work. EzyPave (the contractor) will advise of any necessary disruption as the project progresses. EzyPave will ensure priority is given to residents with grants to access when deemed safe to do so.

Section C | West Ryde

Section C includes Blaxland Road, Anzac Avenue, Wattle Street at West Ryde

When will the work on Section C take place?

The work on Section C is planned to commence on Saturday 23 August 2025 (updated) and is anticipated to be completed in approximately 1 week, weather permitting.

Construction hours are Monday to Friday, and some Saturdays, between 7.00am and 5.00pm.

What will the work on Section C include?

The work for Section C includes a kerb ramp and new concrete footpath pavement.

What are the changed traffic conditions?

Pedestrian access to properties and businesses will be maintained during the work. EzyPave (the contractor) will advise of any necessary disruption as the project progresses. EzyPave will ensure priority is given to residents with grants to access when deemed safe to do so.

Commissioners Road, West Ryde

As part of RR03, a speed hump is being delivered on Commissioners Road.

When will the work on Commissioners Road take place?

The work on Commissioners Road is planned to commence in Tuesday 16 September 2025 and is anticipated to be completed in approximately 1 week, weather permitting.

Construction hours are Monday to Friday, and some Saturdays, between 7.00am and 5.00pm.

What will the work on Commissioners Road include?

The work includes installation of a speed cushion on Commissioners Road as part of the project’s traffic calming measures.

What are the changed traffic conditions?

Pedestrian access to properties and businesses will be maintained during the work. EzyPave (the contractor) will advise of any necessary disruption as the project progresses. EzyPave will ensure priority is given to residents with grants to access when deemed safe to do so.

Current Works

Tuckwell Park, Macquarie Park

As part of RR03, a bicycle/pedestrian shared path is being delivered along the sports field at Tuckwell Park, Macquarie Park.

When will the work in Tuckwell Park take place?

The bicycle/pedestrian shared path work is anticipated to be completed the week of 8 September 2025 (updated), weather permitting. Construction hours are Monday to Friday and some Saturdays between the hours of 7.00am and 5.00pm.

What will the work in Tuckwell Park involve?

The work includes demolition of sections of existing pathway along the sports field and reconstruction of a wider bicycle/pedestrian shared path.

How will the park be affected during the work?

The work area will be barricaded in sections and the sports field will continue to be operational for park users during the construction period. However, park users should be cautious of the work site when using the sports field.

Aerial map of Tuckwell Park showing the work area for the shared path around the sports field. Icons also mark the shared path and cycleway signage.

Note: Map is indicative and for reference only. Exact location may vary.

Completed Works

Khartoum Road, Macquarie Park (concrete driveway work)

The concrete driveway work on Khartoum Road, Macquarie Park, as part of the RR03 were completed in April/May 2025.

View the location map of proposed work

Location

Fontenoy Road, Macquarie Park   View Map

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