We’re removing the dangerous and congested Ruthven Street, Macleod level crossing by building a rail bridge over the road. Removing the level crossing will improve safety, reduce congestion and deliver more reliable travel times. Early works are underway and construction will start later this year.

We’ll work behind barriers along Ellesmere Parade to install the new combined services route (CSR) under the ground in August. The CSR is made up of pipes with cables used for signalling, communications and power for the Hurstbridge Line.

What we’re doing

• Works behind barriers to install underground CSR
• Installing traffic management signage

What to expect

• Construction vehicles and machinery accessing the rail corridor from Ellesmere Parade
• Increased activity with machinery and work crews on site
• Increase in noise, dust and vibration with dust minimised by water carts
• Non-destructive digging in nature strips
• Temporary traffic management
• Davies Street pedestrian rail crossing closures in late August. A free, pedestrian shuttle bus and signage in place.

Works will be completed during normal construction hours from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday and 7am to 1pm, Saturdays.

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

More information

• To sign up for SMS updates about works specific to Ellesmere Parade residents text ELLESMERE to 0428 581 917.
• For more information about the project, call us on 1800 105 105 or email us at levelcrossings@bigbuild.vic.gov.au 24/7.
• For languages other than English please call 9209 0147.
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