The Victorian Government is removing 27 dangerous level crossings and building 17 new stations, making the Frankston Line level crossing free by 2029 and improving safety, reducing congestion and allowing more trains to run more often. We’re removing the level crossings at Warrigal Road, Mentone and Parkers Road, Parkdale, and building a new Parkdale Station.

What we’re doing

The Warrigal Road boom gates have been relocated a few metres east to provide safe pedestrian and vehicle crossing of the temporary track.

From Saturday 4 November:

• trains will operate on the new temporary rail track until mid 2024
• Parkers Road will re-open to vehicles and pedestrians.

Outside the rail corridor we will be:

• completing drainage and utility works along Como Parade East and Como Parade West.

Inside the rail corridor we will be:

• building hardstands along Como Parade East from Rogers Street to Laburnum Street
• delivering construction materials to the work sites
• doing piling and installing structures.

What to expect

• Moderate noise and vibration from machinery, including excavators and piling rigs.
• Traffic management near the work sites and additional truck movements in the area.
• Delays and changes to how you travel around the area (see map below).
• Street parking temporarily unavailable in sections.

Changes to the way you travel

• No right turn from Warrigal Road into Como Parade East when travelling east until the new rail bridge is operating in mid 2024 and the temporary track is removed. This change has been put in place to ensure the safety of road users and pedestrians.
• Warrigal Road closed for up to one hour for piling rig movement between Thursday 16 November and Tuesday 21 November.
• Warrigal Road eastbound lane closure from Thursday 16 November to Tuesday 21 November for bridge pier installation.
• Parkers Road closed at the level crossing in late November for one short-term day time closure (up to one hour for piling rig movement).
• Parkers Road eastbound lane closure from Saturday 2 December to Wednesday 6 December for bridge pier installation.
• Como Parade East closed northbound from Barry Street to Parkers Road.
• Road, footpath and lane closures on Como Parade East and West – expect minor delays and use detours.
• Several pedestrian rail crossings closed until project end - refer to signage for nearest open crossings.
• Shuttle buses will operate between Mentone and Mordialloc stations.
• Parking is available on Como Parade West (trader side), behind the shops via Alameda Place, and on the corner of Como Parade East and Parkers Road.

Upcoming works in November

Como Parade East

Parkers Road level crossing

• Telstra* (day works) and Multinet* gas (night works) throughout November.
• Service disruptions will be communicated by the relevant service provider.
• Expect local traffic disruptions and detour routes.
• Southern pedestrian crossing will remain open .

Peter Avenue

• Drainage works from mid November for up to 2 weeks.
• Single lane closed, temporary traffic lights in place.
• Localised road and parking impacts.
• Directly impacted residents notified.
• Northern footpath closed.

Between Parkers Road and White Street

• NBN* works throughout November.
• NBN will be in contact regarding disruptions to services.
• Road impacts will be in place.

Como Parade West

Between Cremona Street and Warrigal Road

• Drainage works from early November for up to two weeks.
• Single lane closure with a shuttle flow in place.

Alameda Street

• Sewer works from late November for 48 hours.
• Intersection closed at Alameda Street and Como Parade West.
• Pedestrian detour.
• United Energy* will be in contact with impacted properties about planned outage.

Between Cremona Street to Dalmor Street

• NBN* works throughout November.
• NBN will be in contact regarding disruptions to services.
• Road impacts in place.

Between Dalmor Street and Royal Parade

• Laydown area on rail side until project completion.
• Truck and vehicle access point.
• Short-term traffic delays.

Pedestrian rail crossing

Warrigal Road

• Pedestrian rail crossing closed (south side) from mid to late November.
• There will be one short term day time closure (up to one hour for piling rig movement) between Thursday 16 November and Tuesday 21 November.

Parkers Road

• Pedestrian rail crossing closed (south side) throughout November.
• There will be one short term day time closure (up to one hour for piling rig movement) between in late November.
• There will be intermittent closures from Saturday 2 December to Wednesday 6 December for piling works.

Other pedestrian crossings closed until project completion

• Warrigal Road pedestrian rail crossing (north side) closed until project completion.
• Bethell Avenue/Alameda Street pedestrian rail crossing closed until project completion.
• Seventh Street/Antibes Street pedestrian rail crossing closed until project completion.
• Parkers Road pedestrian rail crossing (north side) closed until project completion.

Over the coming months while we work to remove the level crossings, there’ll be changes to the way you travel. During this time, a local shuttle bus will help you move around the area.

To view upcoming changes in the area, visit our live disruptions map and to see your travel options, read our fact sheet.

Works area maps

More information

This notification provides an overview of works planned for November, however details may change. Please be aware that works sometimes take longer than expected or need to be rescheduled due to weather and other factors outside our control.

If you have any questions or would like more information about the project, call us on 1800 105 105, 24 hours a day.

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