23 January 2025

We’re removing the level crossings at McDonald Street in Mordialloc and Station Street in Aspendale by building new rail bridges. We’re also removing and closing the Bear Street level crossing in Mordialloc and building a new Mordialloc Station.

Works have begun and crews are continuing to prepare the area for major construction later this year.

What we’re doing

Throughout February, we’ll:

  • install temporary fencing at various locations around the site
  • install concrete barriers on Albert Street in Mordialloc and Station Street and Nepean Highway in Aspendale
  • remove the traffic island at the intersection of Barkly and Bear streets, and modify the zebra crossing on Albert Street near Mordialloc Beach Primary
  • build combined service routes for power and signalling along the rail corridor between Mordialloc and Aspendale
  • continue site establishment works at 4 Bear Street
  • carry out works to prepare the site for heavy machinery by constructing concrete hardstands
  • close rail pedestrian crossings at Pine Crescent and Eulinga Avenue to prepare for works.

Utility companies will relocate underground services, including electricity, gas and water away from the construction area. This may include night works and travel changes at times. Providers will contact residents directly regarding upcoming works and potential impacts.

Upcoming tree and vegetation removal

To make way for construction of the new rail bridges, new Mordialloc Station and other project upgrades, we need to remove some trees and vegetation. Tree and vegetation removal will start in February 2025. For more information, you can view our trees and vegetation fact sheet.

What to expect

There will be changes to travel, including car parking, road conditions, bus stops and pedestrian paths. You may notice an increase in construction workers and machinery, including moderate noise and vibration at times.

We’ll work 7am to 6pm on weekdays and 7am to 3pm on Saturdays. Advance notice will be provided if we need to work outside of these times.

Changes to the way you travel in Mordialloc

Nepean Highway

  • Short term off-peak lane closures and reduced speeds at the rail overpass in mid February for 4 weeks.

Albert Street

  • Northbound lane and on street parking closures between Ashmore Avenue and McDonald Street (rail side) ongoing from early February.
  • Intermittent road closures between Ashmore Avenue and McDonald Street, local access maintained, from mid February for up to 5 days.
  • On street parking closures at times between Ashmore Avenue and Chute Street from early February to late April.
  • Single lane and on street parking closures between McDonald and Bear Streets in mid February for up to 5 days.
  • Six parking spaces closed for temporary relocation of the Station/Albert Street bus stop from late January to late 2026.

Bear Street

  • Traffic management in place at the pedestrian crossing and Albert Street roundabout from late January to mid March.
  • Temporary closure of 48 car parks at Mordialloc Station near Bear Street early February for up to 5 days.

Barkly Street

  • Road closed between McDonald Street and Bear Street, access to properties and school via McDonald Street in mid February for up to 5 days.

McDonald Street

  • Short term lane closure at Albert Street intersection mid February for up to 5 days.
  • Temporary closure of 70 car parks at Mordialloc Station near McDonald Street from mid February for up to 8 weeks.

Mordialloc travel changes map

Map showing Mordialloc work disruptions as detailed above

Changes to the way you travel in Aspendale

Nepean Highway

  • Off peak left lane closures (southbound) between Kiandra Close and Coleman Road at times in mid February for 2 weeks.
  • Left lane (southbound) closures between Station Street level crossing and Kara Grove from late January until late 2026.
  • Single lane closures between Hearle Avenue and Kara Grove in mid February for up to 3 weeks.

Station Street

  • Single lane closures between Attenborough Road and James Avenue February to June 2025.
  • Northbound cycling lane closed between Eulinga Avenue and Station Street level crossing late January to late 2026.

Pine Crescent and Kiandra Close

  • Pedestrian rail crossing closures, please see signs for detour routes from late January.

Frankston Line

  • Buses will replace trains between Cheltenham, Frankston and Stony Point stations from 8.30pm, Friday 21 March to last service, Sunday 23 March.

Bus routes 709 (Noble Park) and 705 (Clayton South)

  • Mordialloc Station/Albert Street northbound bus stop temporary closure, use southbound stop for both directions from mid February 2025 to late 2026.

Bus route 708 (Carrum)

  • Mordialloc Station/Albert Street northbound bus stop temporary closure, use stop at Albert Street/Bear Street from mid February to late 2026.

Bus Route 706

  • Ruvina Street/Station Street northbound bus stop temporary closure, use stop at Lyle Grove/Station Street from late January 2025 to late 2026.

Aspendale travel changes map

Map of Aspendale works disruptions as detailed above

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

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