3 June 2026

We’re removing the Ruthven Street, Macleod level crossing by building a rail bridge over the road. Early works are getting underway and construction will start later this year.

To install fencing and access gates we’re closing Ellesmere Parade between Davies and Ruthven streets from 9am to 3.30pm each day, Thursday 11 June and Friday 12 June. The road will reopen each afternoon. Access to properties will be maintained.

Please move your car from the informal parking on the eastern side of Ellesmere Parade before 9am, Wednesday 10 June as safety bollards will be put in place.

When construction of the rail bridge is complete, we’ll build the new walking and cycling path and landscape along Ellesmere Parade.

What we’re doing

  • Installing safety fencing and construction access gates on Ellesmere Parade.
  • Closing Ellesmere Parade between Davies and Ruthven streets from 9am to 3.30pm each day, Thursday 11 June to Friday 12 June.
  • Permanently removing informal parking on the eastern side of Ellesmere Parade from 9am, Wednesday 10 June.

What to expect

  • Construction workers and vehicles on Ellesmere Parade, lifting concrete barriers into place.
  • Increase in construction noise and vibration.

Local access passes

Each home will receive local access passes to display in their vehicles. Traffic controllers will assist vehicles with passes and visitors to your property. Visitors will need to speak to a traffic controller and they will let them through to your property. You’ll need to access Ellesmere Parade from Davies Street or Braeside Avenue.

Pedestrian access will be maintained. Detours will be in place for the rest of the community.

Changes to the way you travel

Road

  • Ellesmere Parade closed between Davies and Ruthven streets from Thursday 11 June to Friday 12 June, 9am to 3.30pm each day.

Parking

  • Informal parking on the eastern side of Ellesmere Parade permanently removed.

Works area map

Traffic changes map

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