Liverpool Street is set for a dual upgrade as the City of Hobart temporarily installs separated bicycle lanes while reinstating car parking near the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH).
The project balances the needs of cyclists, motorists, and emergency services while supporting healthier and more accessible transport options.
It reinstates important parking facilities, including a loading zone, eight general short-stay parking, and five designated spaces for police vehicles.
The new bike lanes will connect the Campbell Street facilities, the Rose Garden Bridge, and Argyle Street bicycle lanes, providing better access to the RHH and the city centre.
The initiative has received strong support from healthcare professionals at the RHH, who highlight the health benefits of encouraging active transport.
Funded through a $1.725 million Vulnerable Road User Program grant from the Tasmanian and Australian Governments, the bike lane installation is part of the Greater Hobart Commuter Cycling Network Plan.
Works will begin on Sunday, 12 January 2025, and are expected to be completed within the week, weather permitting.
The installation will be in place until the closure of the lane for construction work on the RHH resumes on the Liverpool Street side later this year.
