17 July 2026

We’re upgrading Boronia Station and building a new landscaped plaza on Dorset Road to deliver a modern and accessible precinct for the community.

What we’re doing

Throughout August, we will:

  • Continue installing structural steel, external cladding, brick work and roofing on the new buildings.
  • Begin road works in Lupton Way, installing new kerbs, road, footpaths and lighting.
  • Continue paving the new plaza, station concourse, platform and forecourt areas.
  • Continue works on the new platform canopies, installing steel, roofing and cladding.
  • Remove the temporary footpath through the pocket park and begin installing underground services, light poles and new footpaths.
  • Continue relocating the Dorset Road pedestrian crossing, installing new kerbs and underground services.
  • Paint and put finishing touches on the station precinct.

24-hour works in August and September

From Monday 27 July to Tuesday 4 August and Friday 21 August  to Monday 24 August our crews will work around the clock.

We will:

  • Clean and paint the trench walls around the station platform.
  • Install the roofs on the new platform canopies and the power and lighting for them.
  • Complete paving and install tactile signage on the platform.
  • Install ground level screens, replacing the old bar fencing.

During this period, you may notice increased truck movements, noise and vibration during the day and night. We’ll also move specialist machinery onto the train line from the end of Alfred Street.

Until Wednesday 30 September, we’ll work 24/7 at times around the station precinct and on Dorset Road. We’ll be in touch with directly impacted residents in advance.

What to expect

You may notice:

  • An increase in noise, dust and vibration near works areas. Our team will have controls in place to monitor and reduce these impacts
  • Reduced speed limits and traffic management around our works
  • Short intermittent pedestrian and cyclist detours around works areas – please follow signage
  • A small number of station parking spaces closed for works for short periods of time.

There may be utility works around the station and on Erica Avenue. Utility companies are responsible for notifying the community about any impacts. Please contact your utility provider if you have any questions.

Station reopening to passengers 4 August

On Tuesday 4 August trains are back at Boronia Station. From this date:

  • the platform can be accessed via the stairs or the lift
  • the Erica Avenue entry will be open with some pedestrian detours in place (see table below).

Platform toilets will be closed for renovation until early September. Temporary toilets will be available near the bus interchange.

From mid August the bus interchange will move back to its original location near the Erica Avenue station entry. The temporary interchange will close, with this section of passenger parking reopening.

While we continue working in the area, facilities and access will open in stages. We'll continue to keep the community informed as works progress. The Boronia Station upgrade will be complete in spring 2026.

Station access change

From late August to early October, we’ll close the Erica Avenue entrance to complete works on the station canopy. The Lupton Way entrance will open, with footpath access from Chander Road, Dorset Road (near the Lupton Way bend), and Boronia Junction. Road works will continue in Lupton Way.

Five accessible parking spaces will be available in the Chandler Road station car park, near the underpass entrance. We’ll provide further information in advance.

Changes to the way you travel

Additional temporary lane, footpath and road closures may be required at times throughout the works. Please follow signage and detours. Traffic management will be in place during works to safely guide you through the area. We will update directly impacted residents and traders in advance.

Road

Dorset Road, between Chandler Road and Boronia Road

  • 2 lanes closed until Wednesday 5 August:
    • 1 northbound and 1 southbound lane will remain open.

Dorset Road/Chandler Road intersection

  • Lane closures on Chandler Road until Wednesday 5 August:
    • 2 lanes (1 in each direction) remain open.

Erica Avenue

  • Road closures near the corner of Erica and Orchid avenues at times until late 2026:
    • traffic management in place.

Lupton Way

  • Closed to vehicles until late September 2026:
    • detour via Dorset Road
    • safe pick-up and drop-off relocated to the station car park on Erica Avenue.

Rail

Belgrave Line

  • Trains are not stopping at Boronia Station until Tuesday 4 August:
    • Shuttle buses operate between Bayswater, Boronia and Ferntree Gully stations.
  • Buses replace trains between Bayswater and Belgrave from:
    • 8.30pm, Monday 27 July to last service Monday 3 August
    • 8.30pm, Friday 21 August to last service Sunday 23 August.
  • Find out more, visit Transport Victoria.

Pedestrian

Boronia Station

  • Underpass closed from Monday 27 July to Tuesday 4 August.

Bus interchange

  • Bus stops relocated to the car park north of Chandler Road until mid August:
    • access via the Chandler Road pedestrian crossing
    • follow directional signage.

Dorset Road, between Chandler Road and Boronia Road

  • Reduced footpath width on both sides of the road and footpaths closed at times outside trader hour until Wednesday 5 August.

Dorset Road/Chandler Road intersection

  • Temporary footpath closures (one corner at a time) until Wednesday 5 August. Use the pedestrian crossing at Lupton Way.

Erica Avenue station entry

  • Pedestrian detour between the station entry and Boronia Junction via Erica Avenue from Tuesday 4 August until late August. Direct access available from the upper deck of the multi-deck car park.
  • Station entrance closed from late August to early October. Enter via Lupton Way from Chandler Road.

Lupton Way station entry

  • Station entrance open from late August. Footpath access on Lupton Way open from both directions.

Erica Avenue

  • Station-side footpath closed at times until 4 August. Use the opposite side of the road.

Lupton Way

  • Pedestrian access between Chandler Road and the station entry closed until late September 2026.

Car parking

Boronia Station multi-deck car park

  • Upper level closed to vehicles and pedestrians until Tuesday 4 August.

Erica Avenue station car park

  • Up to 6 parking spaces closed from Tuesday 4 August until September.

Dorset Road

  • Temporary parking changes until Wednesday 5 August and car parking spaces permanently closed:
    • 3 parking spaces outside 249 and 253 Dorset Road
    • 3 parking spaces outside 246 and 252 Dorset Road.

Boronia Station car park (Genista Avenue)

  • Car park closed until mid August.

Boronia Station car park (Chandler Road)

  • 10 car parking spaces temporarily converted into 5 accessible parking spaces from late August to early October.

Boronia Junction car park

  • 18 car parking spaces next to the station closed until late 2026.

More information