15 June 2026

The Cranbourne and Pakenham lines are boom gate free and trains are running through the Metro Tunnel. We’re continuing construction of the new road under the rail line, connecting Princes Highway-Lonsdale Street to Cheltenham and Hammond roads. The new road underpass will open in spring – 2 years ahead of schedule.

What we’re doing

We’re continuing to build the new road underpass and investigating utilities on Cheltenham Road and Princes Highway-Lonsdale Street throughoutJune.

To safely complete works, we’ll temporarily close sections of Cheltenham Road and Princes Highway–Lonsdale Street, including lanes and pedestrian paths.

What to expect

  • Roadworks overnight from 8pm to 6am and off peak from 9am to 3pm. At all other times we’ll work from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday and 7am to 3pm, Saturdays.
  • Road and lane closures with detours and traffic management in place.
  • Increased noise, vibration, vehicles and workers in the area. Water carts and street sweepers will be used to minimise dust.

Any properties impacted by these works will be contacted directly. Access will be maintained for residents, businesses and emergency services.

We’ll make every effort to complete works on schedule; however, dates and times are subject to change.

Changes to the way you travel

Road

Princes Highway-Lonsdale Street

  • Intermittent northbound and southbound lane closures between Foster and Webster streets from 9am to 3pm and 8pm to 6am, Friday 12 June to late June.
  • 24/7 northbound lane closure between Foster and Webster streets from 7am, Monday 15 June to 6pm, Friday 26 June.
    • Access will remain open to Lonsdale Street-Service Road.

Heart Street

  • Increased trucks entering and exiting Heart Street for one night in late June.

Cheltenham Road

  • Intermittent eastbound and westbound lane closures between Foster Street and Hammond Road from 9am to 3pm and 8pm to 6am, Friday 12 June to late June.

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