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.

What we’re doing

From Friday 14 February to Friday 7 March, we’ll be relocating the gas main underneath Exford Road. These works will involve digging trenches on either side of the level crossing to install new underground gas pipes.

To complete these works, Exford Road will be closed 24 hours a day at the level crossing over two weekends in February. There will also be intermittent closures of the southbound lane on Exford Road during these works.

Where and when we'll be working

Exford Road

From 9pm, Friday 14 February to 5am, Monday 17 February

• 24 hour road closure at the level crossing
• Detour via Coburns Road
• Creek Street access maintained

From Monday 17 February to Friday 7 March

• Intermittent southbound lane closure from 9am to 3pm

From  9pm, Friday 21 February to 5am, Monday 24 February

• 24 hour road closure at the level crossing
• Detour via Coburns Road
• Creek Street access maintained

What to expect

• Traffic management in place to assist drivers, pedestrians and bike riders
• Construction vehicles and workers in the area
• An increase in noise and traffic movement in the area
• Works taking place 24 hours a day over two weekends in February
• Intermittent lane closures on Exford Road

Access to businesses and homes will be maintained at all times. Please allow extra time when travelling through the area. Impacted residents and businesses will be directly notified in advance of night works taking place. We’ll make every effort to complete works on schedule, however dates are subject to change.

Detour map

More information

• Visit our website for more information about the Melton level crossing removals.
• Contact our call centre on 1800 105 105 or email us at contact@levelcrossings.vic.gov.au