Projects

Queen Street shared use path bridge and safer speed limit

We’re building a new shared use path (SUP) bridge for bike riders and pedestrians over Laverton Creek, Altona. .

Project status:

Planned

Image of an artists impression of the Queen Street shared use path bridge

Project update – March 2026

Crews will soon be on site completing important environmental assessments and preconstruction activities for the new Queen Street shared use path (SUP) bridge in Altona.

The SUP bridge will improve safety and connectivity for walkers and bike riders wanting to access local schools, recreation facilities, shopping precincts and green spaces.

Once early works are complete, major bridge construction will commence in May.

We’ll be back in touch with the community before full construction starts.

About the project

The local Altona community and Hobsons Bay City Council have long supported a safer connection for bike riders and pedestrians over Laverton Creek.

The existing road bridge is used by more than 16,000 vehicles a day and has no separation for pedestrians and bike riders.

Between 30 June 2020 and 30 June 2025, 15 crashes occurred on Queen Street between Victoria and Maidstone streets. Four crashes involved bike riders and four resulted in serious injury, highlighting the importance of building this new connection for the safety of the community.

The shared use path bridge will run parallel to the existing road bridge on Queen Street. It will fill a missing east to west link for bike riders and pedestrians, and provide a safer environment for all road users.

We’re also introducing a safer 60km/h speed limit on Queen Street from Maidstone Street to east of the Laverton Creek Bridge.

By making sure the speed limit is right for all road users we can help prevent crashes from happening, and reduce their severity when they do occur.

Why are we building a separate shared use bridge?

Queen Street Bridge is one of the key connectors between the east and west of Hobsons Bay. There is high demand for pedestrian and bike rider facilities in the area due to the proximity of the Altona Sports Centre, Laverton Football Club, Altona Pirates Basketball Club, Queen of Peace Parish Primary School and Catholic Church, as well as various beaches and parks.

The new SUP bridge will improve safety and connectivity by creating a dedicated and accessible path for bike riders and pedestrians, where they currently have to take a significant detour.

By improving safety and access for people walking and bike riding, more people will be encouraged to use active modes to cross Laverton Creek.

A safer speed limit on Queen Street

We’ve improved safety for all road users by introducing a safer 60km/h speed limit on Queen Street from Maidstone Street to east of the Laverton Creek bridge.

The new 60km/h speed limit, introduced in September 2025, is helping to reduce the likelihood and the severity of road crashes and improve the road environment for everyone.

Image of a map showing the speed limit change along Queen Street in Altona