Two infrastructure projects being delivered by State Government and a private developer, are currently impacting access to the Main Yarra Trail.
An elevated pathway is being constructed by Parks Victoria between Gipps Street and Clarke Street in Abbotsford. In addition, reconstruction of the southern end of the Walmer Street Bridge is being undertaken by Salta Properties.
Parks Victoria – Gipps St elevated pathway
The Main Yarra Trail will be temporarily closed between Gipps Street and Clarke Street from June 2023 until mid-2024 due to Parks Victoria works to improve access along the trail.
According to Parks Victoria, the project will see the steep steps where the Main Yarra Trail meets Gipps Street replaced with an elevated pathway. The new pathway is intended to improve the ways in which cyclists, pedestrians, people with prams, and people with accessibility requirements traverse this section.
Detours for bikes and pedestrians using the Yarra Trail will be in place for the duration of the project. Access to the Collingwood Children’s Farm is not affected.
Below is a map showing the section that will be closed and the suggested detour route for pedestrians and cyclists.
