28 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

During March, we will:

  • complete earthworks and piling in the rail corridor and on Albert Street (south of McDonald Street)
  • install new service routes for rail services
  • close access to the pedestrian underpass at Mordialloc Station (alternative access provided)
  • establish an additional site compound in the Mordialloc Creek carpark (opposite the Bridge Hotel)
  • continue demolishing 4 Bear Street, to be used as a site compound
  • continue vegetation and tree removal and install temporary fencing along the rail corridor.

Utility companies will relocate services, including electricity, gas and water to make way for construction works. Temporary service interruptions to private properties may occur, and your utility provider will notify you ahead of time.

McDonald Street, Mordialloc closure in March and April

Throughout March and April, we’ll work on McDonald Street, Main Street Service Road and Albert Street in Mordialloc to build a new slip lane onto Nepean Highway, relocate underground utilities and complete additional road works to support traffic changes.

McDonald Street will close to vehicles between Albert Street and Main Street Service Road from Monday 3 March to mid-April. There will be temporary road closures and pedestrian detours to help you move safely through the area. We’ll also temporarily close sections of station and council car parks nearby. Please follow signage and see  the map below for more detail.

McDonald Street closure wayfinding map

McDonald Street closure wayfinding map

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. Please expect delays on Nepean Highway in both directions, predominantly southbound, and allow extra travel time.

We’ll work 7am to 6pm on weekdays and 7am to 3pm on Saturdays. We’ll also work 24/7:

  • early March to early April to complete McDonald Street works
  • 8.30pm, Friday 21 March to last service Sunday 23 March in the rail corridor (Mordialloc and Aspendale).

If we need to work outside of these times, we’ll let the community know in advance.

Changes to the way you travel in Mordialloc

Nepean Highway

  • Reduced speed limit (40km/h) between White Street and Aspendale until mid April.

McDonald Street

  • Closed between Albert Street and Main Street Service Road from Monday 3 March to  mid April.
  • On street car spaces between Main Street/Nepean Highway and the level crossing closed permanently from Monday 3 March.

McDonald Street Right of Way

  • Restricted vehicle and pedestrian access and closures of commuter parking spaces from mid February to mid April.

Main Street Service Road (south of McDonald Street)

  • No access from McDonald Street – use Main Street/Nepean Highway entry from Monday March 17 to mid April.
  • Approximately 22 car spaces closed, reopening in stages from Monday March 17 to mid April.
  • 6 car spaces closed permanently from Monday March 17.

Main Street Service Road (north of McDonald Street)

  • Restricted road access late March for 1 week. Impacted community members will be contacted with information about property access.

Albert Street (north of McDonald Street)

  • Northbound lane closed permanently from McDonald Street to Ashmore Avenue – open to southbound traffic only.
  • Car parking closed on rail-side until late 2026.

Albert Street (south of McDonald Street)

  • Short term road closures, access to properties maintained until early March.
  • 6 car spaces closed for the relocated Mordialloc Station/Albert Street bus stop, ongoing until late 2026.

Changes to the way you travel in Aspendale

Nepean Highway

  • Left lane (southbound) closed between Station Street level crossing and Kara Grove, ongoing until late 2026.
  • Single lane closed in both directions (between Hearle Avenue and Kara Grove)  from late March for up to 3 weeks. Two-way traffic flow will be maintained.

Station Street

  • Parking closed between Attenborough Road and James Avenue, ongoing until late 2026.
  • Northbound cycling lane closed in both directions between Hearle Avenue and Kara Grove, ongoing until late 2026.

Mordialloc Creek carpark

  • All car spaces closed in Mordialloc Creek Carpark - 3 car spaces will remain open for access to boats only from early March to late 2026.

Frankston and Stony Point lines

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

Mordialloc Station car parks

  • Changes to commuter parking and access at times from Monday 2 February to early May. Visit the PTV website for more information.

Bus routes

  • view information about ongoing changes to local bus routes and bus stops at the PTV website.

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

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