8 December 2025

Upcoming works - January

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.

We’re removing the level crossing at Ferris Road by building a new road bridge over the rail line.

In January, we’ll continue constructing the bridge deck, installing retaining walls and service investigation works.

Upcoming rail impacts, lane closure and night works

To safely complete works in January, there will be service changes on the Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough Lines from 10pm, Saturday 10 January to last service Friday 23 January.

There will also be a southbound lane closure at night on Ferris Road with detours in place and intermittent stops at times, from 7pm and 7am, Wednesday 14 January to Saturday 17 January.

We’ll also work during the night as times between 7pm, Tuesday 13 January and 7pm, Saturday 24 January to complete works while no trains are running.

Changes to the way you travel

Rail

  • There will be service changes on the Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough lines from 10pm, Saturday 10 January to last service Friday 23 January.  Visit transport.vic.gov.au for more information and to plan your journey. Please allow extra travel time.

Road

  • We’ll close the southbound lane on Ferris Road between Abey Road/Shogaki Drive and the intersection at Hollingsworth Drive/coach Street during the night at times between 7pm and 7am, Wednesday 14 January to Saturday 17 January. Detours will be in place, see map below.
  • There will also be intermittent stops along Ferris Road at times during the night.

What to expect

  • Until late 2026, there will be a long-term pedestrian closure along Ferris Road with detours in place.
  • Traffic management, including intermittent stops, lane closures, detours at night and reduced speed limits will be in place at times. Delays may be experienced.
  • To help traffic move through the area, we are working closely with other projects in the area to ensure Exford Road and Ferris Road will not be closed at the same time.
  • Increase in construction vehicles, works crews, large machinery and deliveries.
  • You may experience an increase in construction noise, light and vibration.
  • Unforeseen weather conditions may affect our progress and require additional works outside of normal hours. We’ll contact impacted stakeholders prior to work commencing.

Ferris Road nightly southbound lane closure detour route

Ferris Road Melton lane closure detour map

Site shutdown period

There will be no construction activity during the holiday period. Construction works will finish on Friday 19 December 2025 and recommence on Tuesday 13 January 2026.

More information