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.

Throughout May, we’ll start constructing the foundations of the new road bridge, including piling works behind the barriers on either side of the rail corridor.

What we’re doing

• Continuing to relocate essential services in the area.
• Continue earthworks and ground improvement works along Ferris Road, including asphalt.
• Commence piling 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.

To get the job done, there will be road, rail and pedestrian disruptions in the area.

Works and disruptions

Ferris Road

• Ferris Road will be closed from 4am, Saturday 3 May to 7pm, Sunday 4 May between the roundabout at Abey Road/Shogaki Drive and the intersection at Hollingsworth Drive/Coach Street. Detours will be in place.
• Please see the road detour map below.

24/7 works

• To minimise impacts, we’ll work from 7pm, Friday 2 May to 7pm, Sunday 4 May 24 hours a day to complete barrier installation and utility relocation works along Ferris Road.
• We’ll also work from 7pm, Saturday 31 May to 7am, Monday 2 June to complete piling works near the level crossing.
• During these works, there will be lane closures in place at times along Ferris Road.

Rail

• There will be service changes on the Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough lines from Saturday 24 May until Saturday 7 June.
• Visit the PTV website for more information and to plan your journey.

Pedestrian

• From 4am, Saturday 3 May until late 2026 there will be a pedestrian closure in place along Ferris Road and across the level crossing. Please see the pedestrian detour map below.

Detour maps

Ferris Road closure vehicle detour map

Ferris Road pedestrian detour from 7pm, Friday 2 May to 7pm, Sunday 4 May

Ferris Road pedestrian detour from Sunday 4 May until late 2026

What to expect

• Although we anticipate these works to be low impact, you may experience an increase in construction noise, light and vibration.
• Increased construction vehicles, works crews, large machinery and deliveries including piling machinery.
• 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