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 in 2026. We’re also building a new modern and accessible Melton Station.

What we’re doing

Over the coming months, we’ll continue preparing the area for major construction of the new Ferris Road overpass.

During this time, we’ll:

• remove trees and vegetation along Ferris Road and near the level crossing
• relocate essential services, including water, sewerage, gas, telecommunications and electricity
• undertake earthworks and ground improvement works along Ferris Road, on both sides of the level crossing
• redirect pedestrian access at the level crossing.

There will also be rail, road and pedestrian disruptions in your area.

Changes to the way you travel

Rail

• There will be service changes on the Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough lines between Bacchus March and Southern Cross from first service Thursday 30 January until last service Monday 3 February.
• Visit ptv.vic.gov.au for more information and to plan your journey. Please allow extra travel time.

24/7 works

• Ferris Road will be closed from 9pm Wednesday 29 January to 7am Tuesday 4 February between the roundabout at Abey Road/Shogaki Drive and the intersection at Hollingsworth Drive/Coach Street. Detours will be in place.
• There will be a pedestrian detour in place at Ferris Road during this time.
• Please see the road detour map overleaf.

Pedestrian

• From 9pm Wednesday 29 January to 7am Tuesday 4 February there will be a pedestrian detour in place at Ferris Road.
• Please see the pedestrian closure and detour maps overleaf.

What to expect

• Crews will work 24/7 from 9pm Wednesday 29 January to 7am Tuesday 4 February in the area. Impacted stakeholders will be notified directly.
• Increased construction noise, construction vehicles, works crews, large machinery and deliveries in the area.
• Traffic management in place, including road and lane closures and reduced speed limits, at times.
• Our general working hours are Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm and Saturday 7am to 3pm.

Detour maps

Ferris Road closure map

Ferris Road pedestrian detour map

More information

• Text MELTON to 0428 581 917 to sign up for SMS text updates about Melton Station.
• Text FERRIS to 0439 979 482 to sign up for SMS text updates about Ferris Road level crossing removal.
• Text HOPKINS to 0438 702 491 to sign up for SMS text updates about Hopkins Road level crossing removal.
• Visit our website for more information about the Melton level crossing removals
• Send us a private message on the Level Crossing Removal Project Facebook page
• Contact our call centre on 1800 105 105 or email us at contact@levelcrossings.vic.gov.au