9 January 2025

The Victorian Government is making the Frankston Line level crossing free by 2029, improving safety and easing congestion.

In 2024, we removed the level crossings at Warrigal and Parkers Roads, opened the new Parkdale station, station carparking. We opened sections of the shared use path as well as some of the community facilities in the open space under the rail bridge, including public toilets, the basketball half-court, public seating and installing the artwork.

From 14 January 2025, we will continue works on the remaining sections of open space under the rail bridge. We will also complete the remaining road resurfacing and line marking and open the final street parking spaces. Precinct lighting will be connected, including street lighting, flashing zebra crossing lights, and the signalised pedestrian crossing at Parkers Road.

Most works are expected to be complete in early 2025, weather dependent. Landscaping will take place in autumn 2025, for best planting results.

What we’re doing

During January and February, we will:

  • Complete the shared use path, including the signalised pedestrian crossing over Parkers Road
  • Finish concreting and hardscaping the open space, including the nature-based playground, open air gym and community garden
  • Open the remaining station precinct parking on Como Parade West
  • Finalise pedestrian crossing features at Warrigal Road and White Street including traffic islands
  • Resurface final sections of Parkers Road and sections of Como Parade East after utility works are complete
  • United Energy (UE) contractors will connect power to public lighting and complete concreting around light poles*

*For any queries about these works, please call UE direct on 1300 131 689.

Works will take place during the following times:

  • 7am to 6pm weekdays
  • 7am to 3pm Saturdays
  • 7pm to 7am as required

We have scheduled works to reduce impacts to the community where possible.

What to expect

  • Crews back on site from 14 January using compounds and laydown areas, and trucks accessing the site.
  • Delays and detours on roads and footpaths with signage and traffic management in place.
  • Short-term impacts to street parking in sections.
  • Some driveway access will be impacted for two hours while asphalt is curing. We will notify affected residents in advance.
  • Moderate noise and vibration from machinery, including for road resurfacing and light pole installation.
  • Some night works, including near Parkers Road and Warrigal Road for one night.
  • Works are weather dependent and may be rescheduled due to weather conditions. We will provide targeted updates to affected residents and traders, including dates for the works in the below table.

Changes to the way you travel

Road

Warrigal Road

  • Closed at the intersection of Como Parade East and West on One night from 7pm, Thursday 23 January to 7am, Friday 24 January

Parkers Road

  • Closed at intersection of Como Parade East and Como Parade West on one night from 7pm, Friday 24 January to 7am, Saturday 25 January

Como Parade East

  • Warrigal Road to Parkers Road closed including intersections of:

    • - Fifth Street
    - Seventh Street
    - Eighth Street
    - Bethell Avenue

    One day per location, for up to five days, non-concurrent

  • Warrigal Road to Parkers Road, road and parking closed in sections. Local access maintained for three days.
  • Stewart Avenue to Parkers Road closed for one day
  • Stewart Avenue to Parkers Road, road and on-street parking closed one night from 7pm, Friday 24 January to 7am, Saturday 25 January
  • Stewart Avenue to Parkers Road, northbound lane closed – southbound traffic only three days in early to mid-February
  • Laburnum Street to White Street closed – local access maintained for two days.

Como Parade West

  • Warrigal Road to Lucerne Street southbound lane closed one night from 7pm, Thursday 23 January to 7am, Friday 24 January
  • Warrigal Road to Antibes Street southbound lane closed - shuttle flow operation for three days in late February
  • Birdwood Street to Alameda Street closed for one day
  • Alameda Street to Parkers Road closed for one day
  • Parkers Road to Herbert Street rail-side on-street parking closed for two days
  • Parkers Road to Herbert Street road closed and on-street parking closed one night from 7pm, Friday 24 January to 7am, Saturday 25 January
  • Dalmor Street to Royal Parade northbound lane closed - shuttle flow operation for two days

Pedestrian

  • Parkers Road pedestrian crossing under rail bridge closed – detours via Como Parade East and West crossings, opening mid to late February
  • Southern station entry (west) short stoppages for one day
  • Alameda Street station entry (west) short stoppages for one day
  • Southern station entry (east) short stoppages for one day

Please be aware dates may change as works sometimes take longer than expected or need to be rescheduled due to weather and other factors outside our control. Sign up for SMS and e-updates to stay informed.

Works area map

Map showing road and intersection closures at times over January and February around the Parkdale Station

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