24 June 2026

We’ve removed the level crossing at Hopkins Road in Truganina and the boom gates at Coburns, Exford and Ferris roads will be gone this year making Melton level crossing free. We’re also building a new modern and accessible Melton Station that will open this year.

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

We’ll continue to work 24/7 in July to connect the new road bridge with the existing area, and permanently remove the level crossing and boom gates. The new Ferris Road bridge will open to traffic on Wednesday 15 July.

Road and rail disruptions

Rail

There will be service changes on the Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough lines from the night of Wednesday 22nd July to last service, Sunday 26 July.

Road

From 1am, Tuesday 23 June to Wednesday 15 July, the following will be in place:

  • Ferris Road closed in both directions between Abey Road / Shogaki Drive and the Hollingsworth Drive / Coach Street intersection. Detours will be in place.
  • The left southbound lane on Ferris Road will be a designated waiting zone for trucks between Treeleaf Lane and Shogaki Drive, to allow light vehicles to safely continue through the area. Traffic management will be in place to guide vehicles.

At times, there will also be changed traffic conditions at the intersection of Hollingsworth Drive, Coach St and Ferris Road.

See map below. Additional time will be added to local journeys. Please allow extra time for travel.

Ferris Road closure detour map

24/7 works

We’ll work 24/7 from:

  • 1am, Tuesday 23 June to Wednesday 15 July to complete critical works on the new road bridge and surrounding areas.
  • 9pm, Wednesday 22 July to 5am, Monday 27 July to complete critical works inside the rail corridor while trains are not running.

What to expect

  • Until late 2026, there will be a long-term pedestrian closure along Ferris Road and surrounding areas with detours in place.
  • Traffic management, including intermittent stops, lane closures, reduced speed limits and detours will be in place at times. Delays will be experienced.
  • Increase in construction vehicles, works crews, large machinery and deliveries.
  • Lighting for safe working conditions at night and increased noise, dust and vibration.
  • Unforeseen weather conditions may affect our progress and require additional works outside of these hours. We’ll contact impacted stakeholders prior to any work commencing.

More information