7 July 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.

What we’re doing

Over the coming months, we’ll continue constructing the foundations of the new road bridge on both sides of the level crossing. During this time, we’ll:

  • work with utility providers to relocate essential services in the area
  • continue earthworks and ground improvement works on both sides of the level crossing
  • start building the bridge structure including concrete piers.

Upcoming disruptions

24/7 works

  • We’ll be working 24/7 from 7pm, Sunday 20 July to 7pm, Wednesday 23 July to safely complete bridge works while no trains are running.
  • We will also work from Wednesday 23 July to Sunday 27 July during the day to complete works. We may at times need to work overnight during this period.

Rail

  • Coaches replace evening trains between Southern Cross and Wendouree stations from Sunday 20 July to Wednesday 23 July.
  • Visit the PTV website for more information and to plan your journey. Please allow extra travel time.

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 lane closures and reduced speed limits, will be in place at times. Minor delays may be experienced.
  • Although we anticipate 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 cranes and earth moving material.
  • Our general working hours are Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm and Saturday 7am to 3pm. If any out of hours works are required, we’ll notify impacted stakeholders ahead of works and minimise impacts, where possible.

More information