Wollongong 'pop-up' cycleway removed as speed humps ripped up

The cycle path ran from Towradgi train station along Murranar Rd to Marine Pde to the surf club and the beach, joining with the shared path at Marine Pde.

It was nominated for the chop after the "pop-up trial" ended in October 2023.

Wollongong City Council, which installed and removed the speed humps and dividing signs, still identifies a need for a cycle path to Towradgi Beach, but it was decided Murranar Rd was not the right place for it.

The particular reasons have not been made clear publicly.

Last October the council said it would look for another street nearby for a cycle path in Towradgi.

The Mercury asked the council what the reasons were for the Towradgi path being dismantled - whether it was based on public feedback or usage numbers.

A spokeswoman said the council had decided the path was not effective. It was not clear why.

"Through council studies and community feedback, we established the trial of a shared environment with road cushions and traffic separators on Murranar Rd was not an effective solution to support active transport option at this location," the spokeswoman said.

Following the trial it was decided the cycle paths in Wollongong, on Smith St, Harbour St and Kembla St, and in Port Kembla, would remain.

The Smith, Harbour and Kembla street cycleways were to be considered as part of the new "Wollongong City Centre Movement and Place Plan".

This plan would look to integrate all forms of transport and their supporting infrastructure and will soon be placed on public exhibition as the Wollongong Integrated Transport Strategy.