We’re removing 4 dangerous and congested level crossings at Coburns, Exford and Ferris roads in Melton, and Hopkins Road in Truganina, making the West safer and less congested. 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. Over the coming weeks, we will continue building the walls and deck for the new road bridge and getting ready to lift the bridge beams into place. We’ll also continue works on the new walking and cycling path.

Upcoming 24/7 works in August and September

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

• 7pm, Sunday 17 August until 7am, Wednesday 20 August
• 7pm, Thursday 21 August until 7am, Saturday 23 August
• 7pm, Friday 29 August until 7am, Thursday 4 September
• 7pm, Friday 5 September until 7pm, Monday 15 September.

Additional 24/7 works may be required at times throughout August and September. We’ll be in touch directly with any residents or businesses who may be affected by these works.

There may also be minor traffic delays on Hopkins Road in mid August, while we complete works to prepare for the delivery of bridge beams. Please refer to signage in the area

Upcoming rail disruptions

• Coaches will replace evening trains between Southern Cross Station and Wendouree Station from Sunday 17 August until Tuesday 19 August.

There will be service changes on the Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough lines from:

• first service, Saturday 30 August until last service, Sunday 31 August.
• first service, Saturday 6 September until last service, Sunday 14 September.

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

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.
• 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.

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.
• Contact our call centre on 1800 105 105 or email us at contact@levelcrossings.vic.gov.au
• Sign up for email updates