The $26million state-of-the-art trail, opened last year, provides 35 kilometres of pedestrian and bicycle path from Donvale to Dandenong South.

The concrete path runs the length of the EastLink motorway and is the longest sealed pedestrian/bicycle path in Melbourne, providing access to a range of public open spaces such as wetlands, parks and natural bushlands.

ConnectEast spokesman James Tonkin said the trail was an important aspect of the EastLink motorway.

"Apart from the significant economic, environmental and social benefits delivered by faster and more reliable travel times, we wanted to create a lasting legacy that would enhance the communities connected by EastLink."

Mr Tonkin said

it regularly received positive feedback from people who enjoy the quality of the path and its connectivity with other paths in Melbourne's east and south-east.

Bicycle Victoria spokesman Garry Brennan said riders were "mostly happy" with the trail.

"Some sections of the trail have been criticised for the use of wooden surfaced bridges, which became slippery in the wet. Riders have come a cropper in some instances."

Mr Brennan said the delayed bridge over Burwood Highway, Wantirna South, was "annoying but understandable".

"The Burwood Highway bridge project is complex and people are prepared to wait because it will be so beneficial when completed.

"The route will be further improved when the Frankston bypass is built, providing a connection well down to the Peninsula."