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
• install concrete barriers along Ferris Road to safely delineate the project site and traffic moving through the area.

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

Works and disruptions

Exford Road

• To allow us to safely relocate power poles, we will need to close Exford Road at the level crossing from 9pm, Sunday 2 March to 5am, Wednesday 5 March.
• Detours will be in place via Coburns Road.

Pedestrian

• From 4am, Saturday 15 March until late 2026 there will be a pedestrian closure in place along Ferris Road and across the level crossing.

What to expect

• From 4am, Saturday 15 March until late 2026, there will be a pedestrian closure in place along Ferris Road and across the level crossing.
• 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.
• Outside of our 24/7 works, our general working hours are Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm and Saturday 7am to 3pm.

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