6 August 2025

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’ll continue building the foundations of the new road bridge on both sides of the level crossing in preparation for installation of the bridge beams.

Upcoming 24/7 works

To build the new road bridge, we’ll need to work 24/7 at times in August and September.

We'll work from:

  • 7pm Friday 29 August until 7am Sunday 31 August
  • 7pm Friday 5 September until 7am Monday 15 September.

We’ll also work at night between 7pm and 7am at times throughout August.

We’ll notify impacted stakeholders ahead of works and minimise disruptions where possible.

Ferris Road lane closure

We’ll close the southbound lane on Ferris Road between Abey Road and Hollingsworth Drive at times between 7pm, Friday 8 August to 7am, Friday 15 August to safely undertake preparatory works for the new road bridge. See road detour map below.

Changes to the way you travel

Rail

  • Buses replace trains between Bacchus Marsh and Sunshine from first service, Saturday 30 August to last service, Sunday 31 August.
    • Passengers then transfer to a metro train between Sunshine and Southern Cross.
  • Buses replace trains between Bacchus Marsh and Caroline Springs from first service, Saturday 6 September to last service, Sunday 14 September.
    • Coaches replace trains between Ballarat and Southern Cross for evening services on Sunday 14 September.

Visit the PTV website for more information and to plan your journey. Please allow extra travel time.

Road

  • Southbound lane on Ferris Road closed between Abey Road and Hollingsworth Drive at times between 7pm, Friday 8 August and 7am, Friday 15 August.

What to expect

  • There will be a long-term pedestrian closure along Ferris Road with detours in place until late 2026.
  • Traffic management, including intermittent lane closures and reduced speed limits, will be in place at times. Minor 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 outside of regular working hours. We’ll contact impacted stakeholders if dates change.

Detour map

Map showing detour via Abey Road around Ferris Road closure

Cobblebank Village pop-up

Come chat with the team about the project. There will also be free kids’ activities to enjoy.

  • When: 1pm to 4pm, Wednesday 13 August
  • Where: Cobblebank Village Shopping Centre, 211 Ferris Road, Cobblebank VIC 3338

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