To prepare for more trains, more often once the Metro Tunnel opens later this year, we’re closing Webster Street at the level crossing and building a new road under the rail line. The new underpass will connect Princes Highway-Lonsdale Street to Cheltenham and Hammond roads.

Before the new underpass opens next year, we’re closing lanes on Princes Highway-Lonsdale Street to prepare for the new traffic signals at the intersection of the new road underpass and Princes Highway-Lonsdale Street.

What we’re doing

We’re installing cables beneath Princes Highway-Lonsdale Street and asphalting the road from 8pm to 6am each night, Sunday 19 October to Saturday 25 October and Tuesday 28 October to Friday 31 October.

Road and lanes closures on Princes Highway-Lonsdale Street during these times to allow us to safely complete works.

What to expect

• Night works from 8pm to 6am
• Road and lane closures with detours in place
• Increased noise, vibration, vehicles and workers in the area
• Traffic management in place to assist drivers, pedestrians and bike riders

Access will be maintained at all times for businesses, residents 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

Princes Highway-Lonsdale Street northbound

Closed between Foster and Webster streets from 8pm to 6am each night, Sunday 19 October to Wednesday 22 October for underground cable installation.

Princes Highway-Lonsdale Street southbound

Closed between Foster and Webster streets from 8pm to 6am each night, Thursday 23 October to Saturday 25 October for underground cable installation.

Princes Highway-Lonsdale Street

Closed between Foster and Webster streets from 8pm to 6am each night, Tuesday 28 October to Friday 31 October for asphalting.

• Northbound traffic detoured via Lonsdale Street-Service Road
• Southbound traffic detours in place

Detour Map

Webster Street level crossing closure

Webster Street will close at the level crossing from 9pm, Friday 10 October.

Visit our Webster Street travel changes page to find out more about changes to the way you travel.

More information

• For more information about the project, call us on 1800 105 105 or email us at contact@levelcrossings.vic.gov.au 24/7.
• For languages other than English please call 9209 0147.
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• Sign up for SMS alerts, text WEBSTER to 0428 581 917.