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

What we’re doing

We’re working 24 hours a day in the rail corridor between Cheltenham and Frankston-Dandenong roads to upgrade infrastructure, install fencing and to remove redundant rail assets.

Works will take place day and night when trains are not running from 8.30pm, Friday 20 March to 3am, Tuesday 24 March.

Please allow extra time when travelling. For more information and to plan your journey, visit the Transport Victoria website.

During March at all other times we’ll work from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday and 7am to 1pm on Saturdays.

What to expect

• Works taking place 24 hours a day  within the rail corridor.
• Lane and pedestrian path closures with detours and traffic management in place to assist drivers, pedestrians and bike riders.
• Increased noise, vibration, vehicles and workers in the area. Water carts and sweepers will be used to minimise dust.

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

Rail

Cranbourne and Pakenham lines

• Buses replace trains on sections of the lines from 8.30pm, Friday 20 March to 3am, Tuesday 24 March.

Road

Cheltenham Road rail bridge between Foster Street and Hammond Road

• Westbound lane and southern pedestrian path closed from 7am to 7pm on Saturday 21 March.

More information

• For more information about the project, call us on 1800 105 105 or email us at levelcrossings@bigbuild.vic.gov.au 24/7.
• For languages other than English please call 9209 0147.
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