27 July 2026

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.

In August, we’ll begin works to install the new combined services route (CSR) under the ground along the rail corridor between Invermay Grove, Rosanna and May Street, Macleod. The CSR is made up of pipes that hold the cables used for signalling, communications and power for the Hurstbridge Line.

Jemena will also remove redundant overhead power cables on the corner of Chapman Street and Rosanna Parklands.

What we’re doing

  • Installing underground CSR
  • Removing redundant power cables on Chapman Street
  • Installing traffic management signage

What to expect

  • Parking spaces closed at Macleod Station
  • Lane closures on Chapman Street and Somers Avenue. Please see map below.
  • Davies Street pedestrian rail crossing closed at times
  • Increased activity with machinery and work crews on site and in local streets
  • Increase in noise, dust and vibration with dust minimised by water carts
  • Non-destructive digging in nature strips
  • Temporary traffic management.

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.

Changes to the way you travel

Road

  • Somers Avenue from 7am, Monday 3 August to 5pm, Wednesday 12 August:
    • Northbound lane closed, southbound access only
    • Access to Macleod College and Banyule NETS Stadium will be maintained via Somers Avenue – vehicles will need to travel south from the northern end of Somers Avenue
    • Pedestrian access maintained
  • Chapman Street from 7am to 5pm, Tuesday 11 August:
    • Westbound lane closed between Thomson Drive and the level crossing.  Please follow detours in place

Parking

  • Somers Avenue from 7am, Monday 3 August to 5pm, Wednesday 12 August:
    • No parking on Somers Avenue between May Street and north of Macleod College oval
  • Macleod Station car park from 7am to 5pm, Wednesday 29 July to Friday 31 July:
    • Up to 55 parking spaces closed
    • Alternative all day parking available on Somers Avenue
    • Pedestrian access maintained

Pedestrian

  • Davies Street pedestrian rail crossing in late August
    • Pedestrian rail crossing closed at times
    • A free accessible shuttle bus in place for pedestrians

Somers Avenue detour map

Map showing northbound detour via Birdwood Avenue, May Street, Carwarp street and Melrose Avenue

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