Barrine Drive partially reopens for Floriade


Released 08/09/2017

A section of road in West Basin that has been closed for the construction of a new public park will be temporarily reopened as a one-way street from tomorrow until the end of Floriade.

The section of Barrine Drive, south of Albert Street in West Basin, will be opened in one direction to allow vehicles to travel from Commonwealth Park into West Basin (see image below).

Diversions will be in place to ensure continuous access to both Commonwealth Park and West Basin parking areas. Detour signage will be in place to direct motorists.

City Renewal Authority chief executive Malcolm Snow said the road had been temporarily reopened to allow greater access during Floriade and would be closed again following the festival until the park is completed in early 2018.

“Floriade is one of the city’s most important festivals, with a large number of locals and visitors using the area each day,” Mr Snow said.

“While the closure of Barrine Drive has been necessary to allow for the significant public realm improvement that is underway, we have gone to extra lengths to partially reopen the road during Floriade to improve access to and from the event.”

When the park is completed Barrine Drive will be a two-way shared zone.

While the partial reopening of Barrine Drive will improve traffic conditions, Floriade organisers have emphasised that parking at West Basin and at Commonwealth Park will be limited.

Visitors are being urged to use alternative transport options, including public transport and active transport.

There are a number of parking options available within walking distance to the venue, including in the city and the Parliamentary Zone.

A free shuttle bus will operate throughout the day from various city centre locations.

Pedestrian and cyclists will continue to use the signalised Commonwealth Avenue crossing.

For more information on parking options visit floriadeaustralia.com

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