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

We’ll be working 24/7 from 8pm, Friday 5 September to 4am, Monday 15 September from west of Coburns Road to Cobblebank Station and in and around the rail corridor to:

• construct rail bridge foundations and the new Melton Station
• rail signalling works
• remove structures in the Melton Station precinct.

There will be changes to how you move around the Melton Station precinct from Saturday 6 September.

While we complete these works buses replace trains between Bacchus Marsh and Caroline Springs stations on the Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough Lines from first service, Saturday 6 September to last service, Sunday 14 September.

Where and when we’ll be working

Exford Road

Exford Road closed between Brooklyn Road and Staughton Street from 8pm, Friday 5 September to 7am, Thursday 11 September.

• Detour via Coburns Road
• Pedestrian access maintained

Within the Melton Station precinct

Temporary station open on northern side of the rail line from 6 September.

• Rail replacement coach bay moves to northern car park
• Closure of current Melton Station and station underpass
• Temporary closure of up to 60 car spaces

In the rail corridor from west of Coburns Road to Cobblebank Station

Rail signalling works from 12.40am, Saturday 6 September to 4am, Monday 15 September.

• Installing rail bridge foundations
• Works on the new Melton Station

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

What to expect

• Works taking place 24 hours a day
• Traffic detours and management in place to assist drivers, pedestrians and bike riders
• Additional construction vehicles and workers in the area
• An increase in noise and traffic movement in the area
• Additional lighting during night works
• Intermittent lane closures and temporary car space closures in and around the Melton Station precinct

Please follow signage and direction from traffic controllers in the area.

Access to businesses and homes will be maintained. Please allow extra time when travelling through the area.

We’ll make every effort to complete works on schedule; however dates and times are subject to change

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