First look at new road bridges

We’re removing 4 dangerous and congested level crossings at Coburns, Exford and Ferris roads in Melton, and Hopkins Road in Truganina to make Melton boom gate free.

We’re also building a new, accessible Melton Station with modern facilities for passengers.

We're removing the level crossings at Ferris and Hopkins roads by building new road bridges over the rail line, creating safer connections to the Western Freeway and newly built residential areas.

New walking and cycling paths will be delivered as part of the Victorian Government's Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution Fund, improving active transport connections and creating more ways to get around.

Concept designs for the new road bridges at Ferris and Hopkins roads are now available, we're seeking feedback from the local community to help refine the designs.

Thanks to everyone who provided feedback earlier this year on the designs for the new Melton Station and rail bridges at Coburns and Exford roads.

Removing these 4 level crossings will make moving around the area easier for more than 73,000 vehicles which use the roads every day, where the boom gates can be down for almost half an hour during the morning peak.

Construction starts later this year, with all 4 boom gates gone and the new Melton station open in 2026, 2 years ahead of schedule.

Why these level crossings need to go

• Approximately 73,000 vehicles travel through these crossings each day
• Boom gates are down for up to 28 minutes during the morning peak (7am to 9am)
• Up to 16 trains travel through these crossings during the morning peak (7am to 9am)

What's important to you

Late last year we asked locals what they value about Melton and Truganina and what they want to see delivered as part of the project.

We've used your feedback alongside technical requirements to shape concept designs for the level crossing removals at Ferris and Hopkins roads.

Read our community consultation report.

Better connections

You told us improving traffic flow, reducing congestion and creating more ways to get around are important to you.

Removing these level crossings will improve safety and ease congestion, making travel time more reliable with no more boom gate delays.

We’re building new walking and cycling paths along the Ferris and Hopkins road bridges, creating safer connections and linking to future paths.

Building for the future

You said keeping the community moving now and in the future is important.

We’ve designed the new road bridges at Ferris and Hopkins roads to support future road and rail upgrades to keep the growing community moving and minimise future disruptions.

This includes space for additional rail tracks, road lanes and future pedestrian connections.

Minimising disruptions

We heard Ferris Road and Hopkins Road are key road links for you to get around.

We’re building the new road bridges alongside the existing roads to minimise disruptions and help keep you moving during construction.

We’ll share more information about what to expect before construction starts later this year.

Benefits of road bridges

• Minimises disruption during construction
• Better connections to the Western Freeway
• Future proofed to support population growth
• New landscaping
• New walking and cycling
• Connections

Map of the new Ferris Road bridge in Melton.

Ferris Road bridge looking south towards Cobblebank Village. Artist impression only, subject to change.

Map of the new Hopkins Road bridge in Melton.

Hopkins Road bridge, aerial view. Artist impression only, subject to change.

We want to hear from you

Share your ideas to help refine designs for the level crossing removals at Ferris and Hopkins roads.

Fill in our Engage Victoria survey by 11.59pm, Sunday 23 June.

Get involved to learn more

Join our information sessions to learn more about the concept designs and ask questions. Register at Engage Victoria.

Online via Zoom

Thursday 13 June 5.30pm to 6.30pm

In person

Wednesday 5 June 5.30pm to 7.30pm at the Mount Atkinson Children's and Community Centre – 160 Clara Avenue, Truganina 3029.

Your new Melton Station

We're building a new, accessible Melton Station with 4 platforms, paving the way for future improvements and increased capacity along the rail corridor.

Check out the concept designs of the new Melton Station and the rail bridges over Coburns and Exford roads.

Project timeline

2023

• Project fast tracked
• Community consultation

2024

• Designs released
• Further community consultation
• Final designs released
• Early works
• Construction begins

2025

• Construction

2026

• New Melton Station open
• All 4 level crossings gone for good

*Timeline subject to change.

Keeping in touch

Sign up for email updates or connect with us on social media for the latest project updates.

If you have any questions or would like more information, call 1800 105 105 or email contact@levelcrossings.vic.gov.au 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Text ‘MELTON’ to 0428 581 917 for SMS updates on Melton Station, Coburns and Exford roads.

Text ‘FERRIS’ to 0439 979 482 for SMS updates on Ferris Road.

Text ‘HOPKINS’ to 0438 702 491 for SMS updates on Hopkins Road.