30 March 2026

We’re removing the level crossings at McDonald Street in Mordialloc and Station Street in Aspendale to deliver faster and safer journey times by building new rail bridges. We’ve already closed the Bear Street, Mordialloc level crossing and are building a new Mordialloc Station.

What we’re doing

From April, works will ramp up as we are in the final few weeks of works ahead of the new Mordialloc Station opening and trains running on the new rail bridges from late May. At this time, we’ll also permanently remove the dangerous and congested level crossings at McDonald Street, Mordialloc and Station Street, Aspendale.

Upcoming works in April

During April, we’ll continue to:

  • upgrade Albert Street, Mordialloc with new kerbs, footpaths, traffic signals and bus bays
  • progress works in the new station precinct and on the rail bridges
  • install cables and remove overhead wires within the rail corridor.

Our usual working hours are Monday to Sunday 7am to 7pm. We’ll make every effort to complete these works on schedule, however dates are subject to change.

Major construction in May

From Thursday 30 April to Thursday 21 May, our crews will work around the clock to prepare the new station and elevated rail bridges to open to passengers. We will:

  • remove existing rail infrastructure, including tracks and the boom gates
  • install the remaining station and rail infrastructure needed for trains to run on the elevated rail
  • complete and open the new Pine Crescent link road in Aspendale, connecting Station Street to Nepean Highway
  • complete road and kerb reinstatement, including sections of the new station car parking.

There will be continuous day and night works during this 3 week period. You may notice increased noise, vibration, lighting and heavy vehicle movements across the area. We’ll be in touch with directly impacted residents and traders in advance.

What to expect

  • Increased construction activity, machinery, vehicles and workers and noticeable traffic congestion
  • Construction noise, dust and vibration near works areas
  • Additional lighting near works areas at night, directed away from residential properties where possible
  • Changes to pedestrian access and parking; short term road closures and detours. Please allow extra travel time.

We appreciate your patience while we complete these essential works and remove these dangerous and congested level crossings for good.

Changes to the way you travel

Road closures, alternative travel routes and detours may change at times. Traffic management will be in place during works to safely guide you through the area – please follow signage and allow extra time.

To keep you updated, we use SMS alerts. You can subscribe to by texting MRD to 0429 839 892. You can also visit the disruption map to see latest detours and other disruptions.

Mordialloc

McDonald Street

  • Level crossing removal and road reinstatement from Thursday 30 April to Thursday 21 May:
    • Full road closure between Main Street Service Road and Albert Street. Detours via White Street and Edithvale Road.
    • Pedestrian access across the rail line may change during this time. Please follow signage and detours.

Right of Way south of McDonald Street

  • Mordialloc Station precinct and carpark works from Tuesday 21 April to late September:
    • Local access only.

Right of Way north of McDonald Street

  • Level crossing removal from Monday 20 April to late June:
    • Carpark closed.

Albert Street

  • Construction of the new rail bridges and Mordialloc Station, and oversized deliveries until Monday 20 April, 7am to 7pm each day:
    • Road closed at times between McDonald Street and Lewis Street.
  • Mordialloc Station northern entry works and oversized deliveries from Tuesday 21 April to Thursday 21 May:
    • Road closed 24/7 between McDonald Street and Lewis Street.
    • Traffic management in place.
  • Oversize deliveries at times from Tuesday 28 April to Thursday 21 May:
    • Full road closure between McDonald Street and Powlett Street. Detour via Barkly Street.
  • Construction of the new rail bridge and Mordialloc Station, new bus bays and pedestrian crossings and oversized deliveries until late April:
    • One way traffic (southbound) from McDonald Street to Bear Street.

Como Parade West and Nepean Highway

  • Construction access and works near rail bridge at times from Thursday 30 April to Sunday 17 May:
    • Short term lane closures under rail bridge between White Street and High Street.

Aspendale

Nepean Highway

  • Road profiling, asphalt, and line marking for the new intersection from Monday 13 April to Tuesday 21 April, 7pm to 7am each night:
    • Nepean Highway reduced to one lane at times between Watkins Street and just south of Hearle Avenue.
    • Residents will continue to have access to their driveways. Please expect delays and plan ahead.
  • Link road construction Thursday 30 April to Thursday 21 May:
    • Intermittent lane closures between Alfred Street and Kiandra Close.
  • Oversize deliveries at times until late 2026:
    • Intermittent lane closures between Alfred Street and Kiandra Close.

Station Street

  • Level crossing removal from Thusday 30 April:
    • Station Street level crossing permanently closed.
    • Local access maintained to Scope Disability Services.
  • Construction of new roundabout until Thursday 2 April, 7am to 7pm each day:
    • Station Street closed between Attenborough Road and James Avenue. Detours via James Avenue and Eulinga Avenue.
    • Local traffic will have driveway access, please expect delays and plan ahead.
    • Pedestrian access, with minor detours and delays.
    • Temporary no standing zones on Mill Street, James Avenue and Eulinga Avenue.

Please note we previously advised this section of Station Street would be closed until Wednesday 1 April. Due to recent wet weather, this has changed.

  • Oversize deliveries at times until late 2026:
    • Intermittent road closures between Station Street level crossing and Eulinga Avenue.
  • Level crossing removal Thursday 30 April to Thursday 21 May:
    • Station Street closed between level crossing and Attenborough Road.
    • Pedestrian access over the rail line will be maintained and locations may change. Please follow signage and detours.

Rail

Frankston and Stony Point Line

  • Buses replace trains:
    • Between Cheltenham, Frankston, and on the Stony Point Line from 10.30pm, Thursday 30 April to 8.30pm, Monday 18 May.
    • Between Moorabbin, Frankston, and on the Stony Point Line from 8.30pm, Monday 18 May to last service, Wednesday 20 May.

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