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 September, we’ll continue:

• landscaping around the project area
• permanent lighting works along Ferris Road and surrounding streets
• finishing works in the area.

Upcoming Coburns Road closure

Coburns Road is closed between James Melrose Drive and Staughton Street from 1am, Sunday 6 September to 7am, Thursday 24 September for Coburns Road level crossing removal works.

Detours will be in place via Richard, Station, Exford and Wilson roads with Staughton Street access maintained.

Pedestrian access on Coburns Road will be maintained at all times.

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, reduced speed limits and detours will be in place at times. Delays may 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, 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.

Coburns Road closure detour map

More information

• Text FERRIS to 0439 979 482 to receive SMS updates
• Sign up for email updates
• Visit our Level Crossing Removal Project Facebook page
• Contact our call centre on 1800 105 105 or email us at levelcrossings@bigbuild.vic.gov.au
• For assistance accessing this information in other languages, please call 03 9280 0780