Pedestrians and pooches are putting their best foot – paw – forward following the opening of Ringwood’s new shared use path.
The 445-metre walking and cycling path was built along the rail line as part of the Bedford Road level crossing removal project.
The 3-metre-wide path was added to the project’s design following community feedback and provides the missing link between Bedford Park and the 19.2km Heathmont Rail Trail, removing the need to travel on-road via Lena Grove.
The new signalised crossing on Bedford Road connects the path to Bedford Park via Rosewarne Lane, improving safety for cyclists and pedestrians, including students at nearby Ringwood Secondary College and community members accessing the park’s facilities.
Work is continuing to complete the new green basin and surrounding landscaping, featuring native and indigenous plants, shrubs and trees.
The dangerous and congested Bedford Road level crossing was replaced with a rail trench in March, making the Belgrave Line level crossing free from the city to Ferntree Gully.
