14 February 2025

We’re removing the dangerous and congested level crossing by closing Webster Street at the level crossing and building a new road under the rail line, connecting Princes Highway-Lonsdale Street to Cheltenham and Hammond roads.

We’re undertaking site establishment works along Thomas Street from mid February. These areas will be used until the project is completed in 2026. We’ll also carry out preparation works to get ready for construction later this year.

What we’re doing

From mid February to mid 2025, we’ll:

  • investigate utilities under Thomas Street
  • set up site office and temporary buildings on Thomas Street and install fencing on site boundaries
  • prepare the ground for heavy equipment and relocate utilities
  • start piling works for the foundations of the new road underpass.

To make way for the new road underpass and site offices, we’ll trim and remove some vegetation. We’ll replant a diverse range of native and indigenous trees, plants and shrubs to complement the existing landscaping of the area.

What to expect

  • An increase in construction vehicles and workers in the area
  • Low to moderate levels of noise, dust and vibration​
  • Traffic management will be in place to assist drivers, pedestrians and bike riders
  • Access to businesses will be maintained at all times

Where and when we’ll be working

Thomas Street

  • Intermittent lane closures with shuttle flow in place from mid February to mid March.
  • Permanent closure of up to 84 car parks from late February to make way for the new road underpass and site facilities. Free all day car parking is available at the Carroll Lane car park, near Dandenong Station.
  • Road closed from 7am to 6pm, Monday 17 March. Local access only.
  • Permanent one way only southbound traffic, northbound lane closed from mid March. No left turn from Princes Highway-Lonsdale Street into Thomas Street.

Corner of Foster and Thomas streets

Intermittent closure of car parks and traffic management in place near the corner of Thomas and Foster streets from mid March to May to make way for large vehicles

Map

Webster St Dandenong Site Establishment Works Map

More information

If you have any questions or would like more information about the project, call us on 1800 105 105, 24 hours a day.

For information regarding the APA works on the gas pipeline please call APA on 1800 669 560 or email maintenanceprojects@apa.com.au.

For languages other than English please call 9209 0147.