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 Hopkins Road by building a new road bridge over the rail line. Works to construct the foundations of the road bridge are underway with piling almost complete.

What we’re doing

• Continuing earthworks to construct the base of the new road bridge.
• Completing piling on both sides of the rail corridor.
• Removing redundant infrastructure along Hopkins Road.
• Transporting large vehicles and machinery across the construction site and via Hopkins Road.
• Pouring concrete to form the road bridge foundations and walls.

Night works in April

• The project will complete survey works in the rail corridor between 10pm and 4am from Friday 11 April to Sunday 13 April, while no trains are running.
• Impacted residents and stakeholders will be notified directly, however we expect these works to be low impact with handheld equipment only.

What to expect

• Increased construction personnel, vehicles and equipment in the area.
• Increased noise, dust and vibration.
• Traffic management, including lane closures and reduced speed limits at times. Minor delays may be experienced.
• General working hours are Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm and Saturday from 7am to 3pm.

More information

• Text MELTON to 0428 581 917 to sign up for SMS text updates about Melton Station.
• Text FERRIS to 0439 979 482 to sign up for SMS text updates about Ferris Road level crossing removal.
• Text HOPKINS to 0438 702 491 to sign up for SMS text updates about Hopkins Road level crossing removal.
• 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