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

• During February, we will deliver and install large concrete beams within the rail corridor. These beams will form the new rail bridge.
• The concrete beams will be transported to the work site at night on oversize trucks along Como Parade West, via Nepean Highway.
• A crane will lift the beams into place. We plan to install four beams each night.
• We will also complete drainage and utility works during the day along Como Parade East and Como Parade West throughout February.

Works will take place during the following times in sections of the rail corridor:

• 7am to 6pm Weekdays
• 7am to 3pm Saturdays
• 7pm to 7am Sunday to Friday

What to expect

• Moderate to high noise and vibration from machinery, including cranes, excavators and trucks
• Minor delays and detours for road, footpath, and lane closures
• Minor delays near site access gates due to increased truck and trailer movements and deliveries
• Additional truck movements and vehicles for support crews
• Temporary lighting in place to safely illuminate targeted work areas
• Delivery and installation of large concrete structures
• We will be in touch with directly affected residents

Changes to the way you travel – train

Buses will replace trains on the Frankston Line between Cheltenham and Mordialloc from:

• 8.30pm to last service, Thursday 8 February
• 8.30pm to last service each night, Monday 12 to Thursday 15 February
• 11:45pm Friday 16 February to last service Sunday 18 February

Buses replace trains on the Frankston Line between Flinders Street and Caulfield from:

• 11:30pm Friday 9 February to 5:30am Saturday 10 February

Changes to the way you travel – road and pedestrians

• Como Parade West single lane closed (southbound) throughout February
• Como Parade West progressive full road closure in each section where beams will be delivered. Road will be closed from 9pm and reopen at 7am
• Pedestrian rail crossings will be closed intermittently at Warrigal Road and Parkers Road
• No right turns from Warrigal Road onto Como Parade East until mid-2024
• Como Parade East closed northbound from Barry Street to Parkers Road until project completion

Upcoming works in February

Como Parade East

Between Laburnum Street and Peter Avenue

• Day time works, mid to late February
• Drainage installation
• Single lane between Laburnum Street and Peter Avenue
• Traffic management will be in place to assist with detours and local traffic

Como Parade West

Between Cremona Street and Warrigal Road

• Day time works, Late January to mid-February
• Drainage installation
• Parking impacts (residential side) between Lucerne Street and Cremona Street

Between Cremona Street and Royal Parade

• Day time works, throughout February
• NBN* works
• Service disruptions will be advised ahead of time by the relevant service provider
• Footpath closed in sections between Cremona Street and Birdwood Street; Parkers Road and Royal Parade

Como Parade West at Alameda Street intersection

• Day and night works, for 2 days in early February
• Sewer installation
• United Energy** will be in touch with impacted properties about planned night time outage
• Road closed between Birdwood Street and Parkers Road (day and night)
• Parking impacts (six car spaces) between Birdwood Street and Parkers Road
• Shop access maintained

Between Antibes Street and Herbert Street

• Day and night works in mid-February
• Delivery of concrete structures at night
• Pouring concrete to form piers and crossheads
• Como Parade West closed in section of beam lift (night time) when crane in operation. Local access maintained, expect delays
• Increased noise from trucks and machinery
• Light towers to safely illuminate work areas

Between Dalmor Street and Royal Parade

• Until project end
• Material laydown area
• Truck and vehicle access
• Short-term traffic delays

For any queries relating to third party works, please contact:

• NBN* on 1800 687 626
• United Energy** on 1300 131 689

Changes to travel

Road and lane closures

Road closed at Warrigal Road level crossing

• 1 March to 4 March for concrete structure installation

Road closed at Parkers Road level crossing

• One night late February for concrete structure installation

Road closed in sections at Como Parade West, throughout February between

• Antibes Street and Herbert Street

Northbound lane closed on Como Parade East between Barry Street and Parkers Road

• Until project end

No right hand turn on Warrigal Road intersection onto Como Parade East

• Until project end

Pedestrian rail crossing closures

Parkers Road (south side)

• Late February, for one night, date to be confirmed
• Alternatives include Warrigal Road or White Street pedestrian crossings

Warrigal Road (north side), Bethell Avenue/Alameda Street, Seventh Street/Antibes Street, Parkers Road (north side)

• Closed until project end
• Refer to onsite signage for detours

Pedestrian crossing access is likely to change, please check our detour maps before leaving home at the Big Build Parkers Road Project page.

A shuttle bus will run between Mentone and Mordialloc stations to connect you to trains. There will be additional stops along Como Parade East and Como Parade West in Mentone and Parkdale to help you move around the area.

Rail Changes

Buses will replace trains from Cheltenham to Mordialloc from:

• 8.30pm to last service, Thursday 8 February
• 8.30pm to last service each night, Monday 12 February to Thursday 15 February
• 11.45pm Friday 16 to last service Sunday 18 February
• 8.30pm Friday 1 March to last service Sunday 3 March
• 8.30pm to last service each night, Monday 4 March to Wednesday 6 March
• 8.30pm to last service, Thursday 14 March

Buses will replace trains from Flinders Street to Caulfield:

• 11.30pm Friday 9 February to 5.30am Saturday 10 February

Signs will be in place to direct passengers

Works area map

More information

This notification provides an overview of works planned for February 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.

For information regarding ongoing works and changes to travel from previous works notices, please go to bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/level-crossing-removal-project/projects/parkers-road-parkdale

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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