Inner-north bike riders will be grinning soon, with work to start next month on more than 14 kilometres of separated cycle track.

A $26 million upgrade of the streets of Northshore Hamilton will include the first section of more than 14 kilometres of integrated separated cycle track.

A $26 million upgrade at Northshore Hamilton will include more than 14km of integrated separated cycle track. Artist's impression.

The track – separated from cars by a garden bed – will be built alongside Remora Road, Macarthur Avenue and Hercules Street.

Work is scheduled to begin next month for completion by mid-2018.