Improving Loftus Street, Customs House Lane and Reiby Place, Sydney
Project Status: In progress
The proposal was open for feedback in October and November 2022 and was endorsed by the Local Pedestrian, Cycling and Traffic Calming Committee in December 2022.
We engaged a contractor in December 2023 to design and carry out the works. Design is under way and the works are due to begin in mid-2024. Works are expected to be complete in mid-2025.
What we’re doing
As part of our city north public domain plan, we’re upgrading Loftus Street, Reiby Place at the intersection with Loftus Street, and Customs House Lane.
The work will include pedestrianising Loftus Street north of Reiby Place, paving Customs House Lane, and footpath extension works in Reiby Place at the intersection with Loftus Street.
The changes include:
- timed closure of Loftus Street (north of Reiby Place) and Customs House Lane from 11am to 12am (midnight) 7 days a week – outside of these hours, Loftus Street (north of Reiby Place) and Customs House Lane will be open as a 10km/h shared zone to provide service and delivery access
- a continuous footpath treatment in Reiby Place at its intersections with Loftus Street and Pitt Street
- a continuous footpath treatment in Loftus Street at its intersection with Loftus Lane
- planting street trees in the new shared zone in Loftus Street and in Alfred Street.
The project will improve safety for people walking, accessibility and amenity, reduce through traffic, and maintain service and delivery access for surrounding businesses.
The improvements will also provide opportunities for outdoor dining and events.
