What's happening

Burke Road closure

Burke Road will be closed at the level crossing between Wills Street and King Street (near Gardiner Station) from the evening of Tuesday 5 January until the morning of Wednesday 13 January 2016.

The closure is required to remove the level crossing from across Burke Road, reconstruct the tram line and reinstate the road. Please see more details below.

Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes during the closure. Some temporary parking changes are required on local roads to allow traffic to flow more freely.

Access to local businesses and properties along Burke Road (near Gardiner Station) will be maintained at all times via Malvern Road.

Travel changes

Glen Waverley disruptions

Buses will replace trains on the Glen Waverley Line from Saturday 2 January to Sunday 17 January 2016, between Burnley Station and Glen Waverley Station.

Normal train services will resume on Monday 18 January from the new Gardiner Station.

Road disruptions

On Saturday 2 January, Malvern Road will be open to outbound traffic only between Osborne Avenue and Burke Road. An inbound detour route will be in place via High Street and Tooronga Road. These temporary changes are required for tram upgrade works.

Tram disruptions

Buses will replace trams on Route 72 tram services between Stop 43 Glenferrie/Malvern Road and Camberwell on Saturday 2 January and between Thursday 7 January and Monday 11 January (from first to last tram). Normal tram services will resume from Tuesday 12 January. For journey planning and service information visit ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007.

Carroll Crescent

• Works have continued on Carroll Crescent to realign and construct the road at the intersection of Burke Road.
• The intersection will be reopened to traffic from late January with one lane each way and access to Burke Road and Wills Street. We would like to thank local residents for their patience during this closure.

Gardiner Station

• During the closure of the Glen Waverley line in January the project team will remove the existing track, complete the associated earthworks, then install the new track and connect it into the Glen Waverley line.
• The existing Gardiner Station building will be demolished and the signal hut will be relocated within the station precinct.

Gardiner Station car park

• The bridge deck for the underpass to Carroll Crescent has been constructed. This will allow for the earthworks and ground reinforcement in early 2016 to create the access to the new station car park under the rail line (across from Clarke Street).
• Construction of the new car park will start in January with activities including; installation of the retaining walls and the drainage line, road works (asphalting, kerbing and linemarking) and installation of lighting and CCTV equipment.

Burke Road milestones

The project team achieved a major milestone, breaking through the ground underneath Burke Road on 24 November. The team is now focused on completing the new rail infrastructure under Burke Road.

Significant progress was also achieved on the Gardiner Station building. The roofing was installed, along with the stairs to the lowered platform in November. Construction of the lowered platforms was completed in early December including installation of the canopies and payment devices.

Summary of out-of-hours activities

To ensure construction of these works is undertaken safely, some works are required out of hours.

The project team appreciates your patience and understanding and apologises for any inconvenience this may cause. Our team is focused on delivering the Burke Road Level Crossing Removal by mid 2016.

When

Friday 1 January 2016 to Monday 18 January 2016.

Works will be 24 hours/day during this period.

Changes to commuter services

Glen Waverley Line closure

Buses will replace trains from Saturday 2 January to Sunday 17 January between Burnley and Glen Waverley Stations. Normal train services will resume from Monday 18 January.

Burke Road closure

Tuesday evening 5 January to Wednesday morning 13 January 2016.

Motorists will be unable to use Burke Road between Wills Street/Burke Road and King Street/Burke Road Intersection.

Tram services

Buses will replace trams on Route 72 tram services between Stop 43 Glenferrie/Malvern Road and Camberwell on Saturday 2 January and between Thursday 7 January and Monday 11 January (from first to last tram).

Normal tram services will resume on Tuesday 12 January.

For journey planning and service information visit ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007.

Activities

• Road works on Burke Road and Carroll Crescent, including asphalting and line marking.
• Earthworks under Burke Road bridge deck to prepare for the new rail line.
• Construction of the retaining wall in the rail corridor.
• Installation of the new rail line and connection into the existing rail line.
• Removal of existing station building and platforms.
• Removal of existing tram stop and construction of a new tram stop.
• Removal and reinstatement of the tram line between Malvern Road and Monash Freeway.
• Construction of the car park and underpass on Carroll Crescent.
• Removal and reinstatement of overhead lines along the rail corridor.
• Relocation of the Gardiner Station signal hut.
• Removal / installation of lighting, traffic signals, gas, water services.
• Removal of trees and shrubs along the rail corridor.
• Trucks, cars and utes moving to and from the project site.
• Increased construction vehicle movement on Glenarm Road, Osborne Avenue and Wills Street.

(Residents should  anticipate high level noise, lighting and vibration impacts throughout these works.)

Location

• Along the rail corridor (between Glen Iris Station and Tooronga Station).
• Burke Road (between Monash Freeway and Malvern Road).
• Rail corridor near Osborne Avenue/Milton Parade.
• Dates are subject to confirmation and will be updated progressively through subsequent newsletters and via the website.

Gardiner Station

The project team would like to thank residents for their patience during 2015, and we are pleased to advise we have successfully completed our overnight works for 2015.

From 12 to 23 December, the working hours will be 7am to 10pm as we complete the construction of the new rail line and station building.

The project site office will remain manned over the holiday period, until works resume on 1 January.

From 1 January 2016 the team will return to the Burke Road site for the 16-day closure of the Glen Waverley line, 8-day closure of Burke Road and 5-day closure of tram route 72. Works will be 24 hours during this time.

We would like to wish everyone a safe and happy festive season and we look forward to bringing in a safe New Year with the removal of the Burke Road level crossing in 2016.

Project milestones

July 2015

• Site set-up

September 2015

• Major road and rail closure (5 day closure of Glen Waverley line, 9 day closure of route 72 tram line and Burke Road)

January 2016

• Major road and rail closure (16 day closure of Glen Waverley Line, closure of Burke Road and route 72 tram line)

April 2016

• Burke Road level crossing completion

Community corner: Open for business

The project team would like you to know that the traders who proudly operate on Burke Road, Glen Iris will remain open for business during the closure of the Glen Waverley line, Burke Road and Tram route 72.

The project team will ensure there is adequate signage, traffic management and signed detours for vehicles and pedestrians. This will ensure people can still access the community shopping precinct.

Please contact your local businesses for more information on opening times.

Little Thai Princess

285 Burke Road Glen Iris

(03) 9885 4866

Century Cricket

279 Burke Road Glen Iris

(03) 9885 7050

Just Hockey

283 Burke Road Glen Iris

(03) 9885 7050

Global Dance Studio

277 Burke Road Glen Iris

(03) 9886 0002