20 July 2026

We’ve removed 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. The new premium Mordialloc Station opened on Thursday 21 May.

What we’re doing

Over the coming months, we will continue finishing works across the new station precinct and surrounding area, including new walking and cycling paths, landscaping and road reinstatement. We will:

  • continue road, footpath and kerb reinstatement works
  • complete landscaping
  • finish the Mordialloc Station precinct, including rail passenger parking and walking and cycling paths
  • install a drainage line in the rail corridor between McDonald Street and the Mordialloc Scout Hall
  • complete lighting, fencing and traffic island works.

We'll make every effort to complete these works on schedule; however, dates are subject to change.

As the project enters its final stages, some activities may require night works or temporary traffic changes, including temporary lane and road closures.

What to expect

  • Changes to pedestrian access, including minor detours, while we continue building walking and cycling paths in the area.
  • Continuing lane and road closures. See the table below for more information.
  • Construction vehicle movements around the station precinct and work sites.
  • Temporary utility service interruptions may occur. Utility providers will notify affected customers directly.

Our usual working hours at this stage of construction are Monday to Sunday, 7am to 7pm.

Upcoming night works

To complete essential works in the rail corridor, we will be working at night between Como Parade West, in Parkdale and Eulinga Avenue in Aspendale from Friday 14 August to Sunday 16 August. During this time, we’ll work:

  • within the Mordialloc Station Stabling Yard and along the rail line at various locations
  • between McDonald Street and Nepean Highway on new fencing within the rail corridor
  • on Como Parade West for construction vehicle access into the rail corridor.

We will notify affected residents in advance.

Changes to the way you travel

Please follow signage and detours. Traffic management will be in place during works to safely guide you through the area. For regular updates on disruptions, subscribe to our SMS updates by texting MRD to 0429 839 892 or visit our disruptions map.

Mordialloc

Road

  • McDonald Street lane closures between Nepean Highway/Main Street and Barkly Street at times until late September (off-peak). Detours in place.
  • Albert Street:
    • closed between McDonald Street and Lewis Streett 7am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday, at times until late August. Resident access maintained.
    • northbound lane closures between Lewis Street and Ashmore Avenue at times until September
    • lane closures between McDonald Street and Bear Street at times until late August.
    • Albert Street and Bear Street roundabout closed to through traffic from Tuesday 18 August to Saturday 5 September. Local access maintained for buses and residents. Temporary traffic signals in use. Detours via Chute Street, Barkly Street and McDonald Street. Expect delays.
    • Albert Street and Bear Street roundabout overnight on Friday 21 August or Friday 28 August. Expect noise and lighting. Affected residents contacted directly.
  • Powlett Street closed between Albert Street and Barkly Street at times until late August. Local access maintained.
  • Bear Street lane closures between Main Street and Barkly Street until late September.
  • Main Street (right-of-way, south of McDonald Street) limited access and delays at times until late September.
  • Access road next to Main Street Café limited access until late September. Local trader access maintained.
  • Barkly Street lane closures between McDonald Street and Bear Street lane closures from Tuesday 18 August to Friday 5 September. Follow signage.
  • Mordialloc Creek Bridge lane closures at times from 7pm, Friday 14 August to 7am, Monday 17 August.
  • Como Parade West increased vehicle movements, lighting and noise between Royal Parade and Dalmor Street from 7pm, Friday 14 August to 7am, Monday 17 August.

Walking and cycling

  • McDonald Street footpath closures between Nepean Highway/Main Street and Barkly Street at times until late September (off-peak). Detours in place.
  • Albert Street footpath closures between McDonald Street and Bear Street at times until late August.
  • Bear Street footpath detours between Main Street and Barkly Street until late September.
  • Pompei’s Landing restricted access until late September.

Parking

  • McDonald Street four car parks closed at the Men’s Shed car park at times until late September (off-peak).
  • Pompei’s Landing temporary parking closures until late September.

Rail

  • Frankston Line buses replace trains between Cheltenham and Frankston from 8.30pm, Friday 14 August to the last service, on Sunday 16 August.

Aspendale

Road

  • Nepean Highway
    • off-peak lane closures between Parana Street and Kiandra Close at times until late September.
    • off-peak lane closures at Hearle Avenue at times during August.
  • Station Street off-peak lane closures from north of Attenborough Road to Eulinga Street at times during August.
  • New Pine Crescent Extension off-peak lane closures at times during August.

More information