Work began last week to install the new footbridge over Cooma Creek between Sharp Street and Commissioner Street, which will see the full length of the popular Cooma Creek Path ready to welcome back pedestrians and cyclists once again.
The new bridge has been delivered, ready on-site for installation as soon the concrete structural foundations have cured.
Depending on the weather and final inspections of the new structure, the Cooma Creek Path will be reopened in November 2024 at a date to be announced in the near future.
We thank the community for their patience during the extended period without full access to the Cooma Creek Path and look forward to seeing everyone back on the trail later this year.
The new bridge is a modern design that will better accommodate the growing numbers of active transport users in our region, reopening in time for residents and visitors alike to enjoy some time outdoors over the warmer months.
Cyclists and pedestrians are reminded that using the roadway on Commissioner Street to cross the creek is extremely dangerous. Drivers travelling southwest cannot see over the rise and have no time or space to avoid walkers or riders.
For your safety, please continue to use the pedestrian footbridge on Commissioner Street or the detour via Sharp Street until the new bridge has opened.
