27 July 2026

We’ve removed the level crossings at Hopkins Road in Truganina and Ferris Road in Melton. The new modern and accessible Melton Station will open and the boom gates will be gone at Coburns and Exford roads making Melton level crossing free in September.

The new Ferris Road bridge is open to traffic, with the dangerous and congested level crossing gone for good. Thank you for your patience while we completed these important works.

During August, we’ll continue to work in the area to:

  • remove old road and rail infrastructure
  • upgrade signalling
  • undertake landscaping, lighting and completion works in the area.

Upcoming Exford Road closure


As part of the Exford Road level crossing removal works, Exford Road will be closed between Staughton Street and Brooklyn Road from 7pm, Tuesday 11 August to 7am, Monday 31 August. See detour map below.

Join us at our upcoming community event

Join us at our free community event to celebrate the removal of the level crossing at Ferris Road.

There will be something for everyone, including food trucks, coffee, kids’ entertainment and more!

When
9am to 12pm, Sunday 30 August 2026

Where
Cobblebank Indoor Stadium, 14 Stadium Drive, Cobblebank VIC 3338

What to expect

  • Traffic management, including intermittent stops, lane closures, pedestrian management and reduced speed limits will be in place at times along Ferris Road, Coach Street and Hollingsworth Drive. Delays will be experienced.
  • General working hours are Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm and Saturday from 7am to 3pm, with some out of hours works necessary at times.
  • 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.

Exford Road closure detour map

Exford Road detour map August

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