CYCLISTS will soon be able to travel “safely” from Port Adelaide to Gawler on a dedicated cycling and walking track.

As part of the $885 million Northern Connector project, the State Government has announced it will extend the proposed shared-use path from Gawler to Port Adelaide.

The new off-road path will connect the existing path off Eastern Parade in Port Adelaide to the Northern Connector path.

It will run side-by-side with the Port River Expressway and is expected to be completed by the end of 2019.

Once it is up and running, cycling on the Port River Expressway between Port Adelaide and the Superway will be banned.

Transport Minister Stephan Knoll said the shared-use path would provide a safe route for cyclists between Port Adelaide and Gawler.

He said the new path would reduce traffic congestion and travel times for both cyclists and motorists.

“The shared-use path will provide a safe, attractive and direct alternative to the current bike lanes on the Port River Expressway,” he said.