Upcoming works - November

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. Over the coming months, we will install the bridge beams, begin construction of the bridge deck and construct the retaining walls.

November – night works and intermittent lane closures

We will work each night between 8pm and 5am, Sunday 9 November to Wednesday 12 November to safely install retaining panels on the new road bridge while trains are not running.

We’ll also be completing some excavation work in the area in November. To safely complete these works, there will be intermittent lane closures at times along Ferris Road. Traffic on Ferris Road will still be able to travel in either direction under traffic management.

Changes to the way you travel

Rail

• There will be service changes on the Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough lines with Coaches replacing evening trains between Southern Cross and Wendouree each night from Sunday 9 November to Tuesday 11 November.

Visit Transport Victoria for more information and to plan your journey. Please allow extra travel time.

Road

• To safely complete excavation works in the area, there will be intermittent lane closures at times along Ferris Road throughout November.

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 and reduced speed limits will be   in place at times. Delays may be experienced.  
• 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 or for us to work. We’ll contact impacted stakeholders prior to works commencing.

Ferris Road closure detour map

More information

• Text FERRIS to 0439 979 482 for Ferris Road level crossing removal updates.
• 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