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.

What we're doing

Major construction is ramping up in August, and piling works are continuing as we build the foundations of the new rail bridges. During August, we will:

• close Bear Street and the Mordialloc Stabling Yard underpass
• continue piling, earth and civil works
• continue sewer realignment works on Station Street, Aspendale
• carry out rail infrastructure upgrades, including piling, sleeper replacement, and drainage works
• install new underground services and rail systems in Mordialloc and Aspendale
• carry out electrical and signal upgrades, cable installations, and removal of overhead wires in the rail corridor.

Utility providers will continue relocating services (electricity, NBN, gas and water). Temporary service interruptions to private properties may occur, and your utility provider will notify you ahead of time.

Bear Street closure

Bear Street will permanently close to traffic between Albert Street and Nepean Highway overnight on Monday 4 August to facilitate construction of the new station precinct and elevated rail bridges.

Drivers can continue to access Nepean Highway via McDonald Street and White Street and local access to homes and businesses on Mechanics Lane/ROWY (right of way) will be maintained.

There may be some local congestion while we complete the remaining project works. For more information about why Bear Street needs to close, read our fact sheet.

Mordialloc Stabling Yard underpass closure

From Monday 18 August, the Mordialloc Stabling Yard pedestrian underpass will permanently close to facilitate construction of the new rail bridges and updates to the stabling yard entry/exit points, maintaining the stabling yards capacity.

Locals can use alternate routes via Bear Street and Mordialloc Creek bridge. For more information about why the underpass needs to close, read our fact sheet.

Upcoming night works

To upgrade essential rail infrastructure, we’ll work 24/7 in the rail corridor from:

• 7pm, Tuesday 22 July to 5am, Wednesday 30 July between Attenborough Road and Eulinga Avenue, Aspendale
• 7pm, Tuesday 5 August to 5pm, Saturday 9 August between McDonald Street and Bear Street, Mordialloc
• 7pm, Friday 8 August to 8.30pm, Monday 18 August between Lewis Street and Bear Street, Mordialloc
• 7pm, Monday 18 August to 5am, Thursday 28 August in Mordialloc and Aspendale while crews conduct piling, demolition, service installations, and rail infrastructure upgrades.

During these night works, you may notice:

• an increase in construction activity, machinery, vehicles and workers in the area
• additional lighting, directed away from residential properties where possible
• noticeable construction noise and vibration in the area.

During this time, buses will replace trains on various sections of the Frankston Line from 8.30pm, Monday 18 August to last service, Thursday 28 August. Access to homes and businesses will be maintained. We’ll be in touch with directly impacted residents and traders in advance.

Travel and access changes at Mordialloc Station

From Friday 29 August to mid-2026, we'll close Platform 2 at Mordialloc Station and train services in both directions will run from Platform 1, to help keep passengers moving and reduce the need for replacement buses during major construction. While these changes are in place, you can expect:

• minor timetable changes on the Frankston Line, with some reduced services
• closure of Mordialloc Station commuter car park (except accessible car spaces)
• closure of the station underpass.

Passengers can access Platform 1 via McDonald, Bear or Main streets. Passengers are encouraged to plan ahead and check timetable information on the PTV website.

Station Street, Aspendale changes

A temporary road will be in place on Station Street until late August between the level crossing and Pine Crescent, to maintain traffic flow during sewer realignment and installation works. During this time, Attenborough Road will remain closed at Station Street and drivers can detour via Pine Crescent, Mill and Ruvina streets.

Temporary no standing zones will be in place close to intersections to facilitate safe turning movements.

During these works, you may notice an increase in construction activity, noise and vibration. At times, there’ll be overnight deliveries of oversized machinery and materials.

Traffic management will be in place to help guide motorists. Sewer realignment and installation works will continue through to late September.

Changes to the way you travel

Mordialloc

McDonald Street

• Intermittent lane closures between Albert Street and Nepean Highway/Main Street Service Road at times throughout August. Local access maintained.

Albert Street

• Intermittent road and lane closures between Lewis Street and Bear Street at times throughout August. Local access maintained.
  • Please follow signage and detours in place. We will be in touch with directly affected residents

Bear Street

• Permanently closed between Albert Street and Nepean Highway (Main Street Service Road) from the evening of Monday 4 August. Pedestrian access maintained.

Mordialloc Stabling Yard underpass

• Pedestrian underpass permanently closed from Monday 18 August. Detour via Bear Street and Mordialloc Creek bridge.

Aspendale

Nepean Highway

• Intermittent lane and parking closures with traffic management in place between Station Street and Kara Grove until 2026.

Station Street

• Vehicles detoured onto temporary road between the level crossing and Pine Crescent until late August. Allow extra time.
• Intermittent road closures between Station Street level crossing and Eulinga Avenue under traffic management until late 2026. Please follow signage and detours.

Attenborough Road

• Road closed at the intersection with Station Street until late August. Detour via Pine Crescent.

Pine Crescent and Pine Court

• Sections of street parking temporarily closed to make room for no-standing zones until late August.

Public transport

Frankston and Stony Point lines

• Buses replace trains between Cheltenham, Frankston, and Stony Point from 8.30pm, Monday 18 August to 8.30pm, Friday 22 August.
• Buses replace trains between Caulfield, Frankston, and Stony Point from 8.30pm, Friday 22 August to last service, Sunday 24 August.
• Buses replace trains between Cheltenham, Frankston, and Stony Point from Monday 25 August to 8.30pm, Tuesday 26 August.
• Buses replace trains between Moorabbin, Frankston, and Stony Point from 8.30pm, Tuesday 26 August to last service, Thursday 28 August.

Mordialloc Station

• Underpass closed from Monday 18 August.
• Platform 2 closed from Friday 29 August.
  • All train services will depart from Platform 1 (To City / To Frankston). Pedestrian access to Platform 1 via McDonald, Bear and Main streets.

Altered Frankston Line timetable

• Trains will run on an altered timetable from Friday 29 August.
  • Timetable information is available at on the PTV website or on passenger information displays at your station.

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

More information

• Sign up to email updates on our website.
• Text MRD to 0429 839 892 to subscribe to SMS alerts.
• Email us at contact@levelcrossings.vic.gov.au or call us on 1800 105 105, 24 hours a day.