4 April 2024

Work is powering ahead to make the Lilydale Line level crossing free by 2024, a year ahead of schedule.

Works are ramping up to remove the congested level crossing and roundabout by elevating the rail line, building a new Croydon Station and transport hub, and creating new road links to connect Croydon’s town centre.

What we're doing in April

Croydon Station

Croydon Station is closed until the new station opens by spring 2024. During this time, Lilydale Line trains are not stopping at Croydon Station. A shuttle bus connects passengers from Croydon to train services at Mooroolbark and Ringwood East stations.

The pedestrian walkway through the old station car park is closed until the new station opens by spring 2024. To cross the train line, use the pedestrian level crossings at:

  • Mount View Street to Alto Avenue
  • Coolstore Road
  • Kent Avenue to Main Street (near Vinnies at the roundabout).

The status of pedestrian walkways may change as works progress, please observe signage on footpaths and walkways.

Main Street and Lacey Street

Throughout April and May major works to construct the new road connection between  Kent Avenue and Lacey Street will commence. Work will involve the relocation of drainage services, installation of new traffic signals and public lighting, and construction of the new road surface.

As part of this work from Thursday 4 April there will be a full closure of the westbound lane on Main Street and a full closure of Lacey Street between Main Street and the Lacey Street car park entrances. Traffic will be maintained in an eastbound direction (towards Coolstore Road) on Main Street. For more information visit here.

As a part of these works, a tree located on the corner of Main Street and Lacey Street adjacent to Miss Lacey Café will be removed. We understand trees are important to the community and we work hard to minimise the impact of our works as much as possible.

Coolstore Road and roundabout

As part of works to build new road connections and a new elevated rail line, Coolstore Road will close at the level crossing from Monday 15 April. The new road connections linking Croydon’s town centre will open by spring 2024.

Access between Wicklow Avenue, Kent Avenue and Croydon Road will be maintained via a temporary intersection, replacing the roundabout.

Access into Railway Crescent will be maintained via Kitchener Road. A two-way traffic arrangement will be reinstated on Railway Crescent for entry and exit. On-street parking will remain unavailable during this time. Entry and exit into private car parks off Coolstore Road, north of the level crossing, will be maintained via Kitchener Road.

Bridge beams will be installed during day and night shifts from 6am, Monday 15 April until 7pm, Friday 19 April. Throughout these works, some access changes are required to driveways on Coolstore Road, north of the level crossing, to allow for safe crane movements while the beams are being installed. Our team will ensure affected businesses are individually notified before the access changes.

Pierson Drive

Pierson Drive is closed at the intersection of Pierson Drive and Railway Grove until late April so we can install cables for the new traffic and public lighting and carry out major roadworks.

Driveway access will continue to be temporarily closed throughout this period and some vegetation trimming will be carried out during this period. Pedestrian access is temporarily closed so we can also build the kerb adjacent to the back of the buildings.

Access to the trader permit car park on Pierson Drive will be impacted for up to 3 weeks throughout April. Alternative parking is available at the Devon Street multi-deck car park during this period.

Gallipoli Parade and Devon Street

Work to build a construction working platform within the rail corridor at Gallipoli Parade will continue throughout April in preparation for building the retaining walls for the rail bridge. Delivery of materials and compaction of the ground will be undertaken throughout these works.

From Thursday 4 April until late July, concrete barriers will be placed on Gallipoli Parade between Anzac Street and Lemnos Street to store rail sleepers. Traffic will operate in a one-way direction during this period and on-street parking will be temporarily closed between
13 and 17 Gallipoli Parade. Traffic management will be in place while the deliveries are being undertaken.

Wicklow Avenue

The main entry and exit driveway into Croydon Central on Wicklow Avenue is temporarily closed from 4 April to 14 April. During this time, works will take place on the road and footpath between 7am and 6pm, Monday to Friday and Saturdays, 7am to 3pm. The entrance (beside Platter Pantry) on Wicklow Avenue remains open, as well as all other entry and exit points on Kent Avenue. Shuttle flow traffic arrangements will be required along sections of Wicklow Avenue throughout April as part of these works.

Footpath reinstatement works will be carried out along Wicklow Avenue adjacent to  Alto Avenue and adjacent to Platter Pantry throughout April. A pedestrian detour will be in place. Please follow the signage in place and our traffic control staff.

Croydon Road, Kent Avenue and roundabout

In preparation for the construction of new road connections, works to remove traffic islands and relocate drainage and sewer assets will take place throughout April on Kent Avenue and Croydon Road, near the roundabout. When it is safe to do so, these works will take place during the day, behind safety barriers. To minimise traffic disruptions, additional works will take place overnight.

Throughout April, streetlights will be installed on existing poles on nature strips and foot paths around the area.

Shuttle flow traffic management and pedestrian detours will be in place during these works. Please refer to signage and follow directions from traffic management staff.

Railway Crescent

Works will continue throughout April to build bridge foundations, including concrete pouring for the construction of piers and crossheads. On some occasions, these works may exceed normal construction hours while concrete pours are carried out. We’ll keep nearby residents updated when this happens. Traffic management while works are undertaken and there may be delays at times.

Rail bridge retaining walls will continue to be installed in the rail corridor throughout April. There may be minor delays for traffic while materials are safely moved to the site.

Tree trimming will take place between 7am to 6pm from Thursday 4 April for up to 5 days. Traffic management will be in place for the safety of our workforce, vehicles and pedestrians while tree trimming is underway. Local access will be maintained at all times.

Upcoming out of hour works

At times, out of hours works are required to complete work safely. Out of hours works may include delivery of materials, plant, and machinery, utility relocations, road asphalting, reinstatement, and other work activities. We will provide detail of these works to impacted residents and businesses. Outside of these times, construction works will take place from Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm and Saturdays, 7am to 3pm.

Main Street

  • There will be a full overnight closure on Main Street on Thursday 4 April, Friday 5 April and Monday 8 April to Friday 12 April while we relocate drainage services, install new traffic signals and public lighting and construction of the new road surface.
  • These activities are part of work to build the new road connection between Kent Avenue and Lacey Street.

Wicklow  Avenue

  • From Sunday 21 April to Wednesday 24 April between 7pm and 7am each night, there will be a full road closure on Wicklow Avenue between Alto Avenue and Toorak Avenue to install new drainage and traffic signal and lighting cables.
  • Traffic management will be in place to assist with vehicle movements and access to properties during these works.

Roundabout and Railway Crescent

  • Works will be undertaken at the roundabout and on Railway Crescent between 7pm and 6am each night from Monday 8 April until Sunday 14 April 2024.
  • Traffic management will be in place during this time to safely direct vehicles and pedestrians around the area while the works are underway.

Railway Crescent and Coolstore Road

  • Piling works to build bridge foundations, construct piers and crossheads for the new rail bridge will continue throughout April within our site in the rail corridor.
  • Some out of hours works will take place as machinery is moved between the Railway Crescent and Coolstore Road sites and to carry out significant concrete pours.
  • Nearby residents will be provided with more detail via works notifications and SMS updates. Text ‘Railway Crescent’ to 0438 942 094 to receive street specific updates.

Northern car park area

  • From Thursday 4 April until late May night works will continue between 7pm and 7am each night, to install bridge beams, station services, carry out steel fixing and significant concrete pours to prepare for upcoming station building deliveries.
  • These works will also take place on Saturdays and Sundays between 7am to 6pm.

Bridge foundation works across various locations

  • Works are underway to build the new rail bridge foundations, which include piling, pier and crosshead construction works. On some occasions, these works may exceed normal construction hours while significant concrete pours are carried out and large machinery is being transported between sites.
  • We’ll keep nearby residents updated when this happens.

Main Street Shopper Rewards

Shoppers who spend $50 or more in 1 day at 1 or more eligible businesses in Croydon Main Street will receive a Main Street shopping voucher.

To claim your voucher, simply scan the QR code displayed in store, submit your receipts online and visit the pick-up point to collect your voucher. Vouchers can currently be collected from Miss Lacey Café & Wine Bar on Croydon Main Street.

For more details visit here.

What to expect

There will be changes to the way you travel around the precinct while we work. Please take care when moving through the area. At times local traffic changes involving lane and road closures will be required to facilitate delivery of materials, plant, and machinery, utility relocations, road asphalting and reinstatement and other work activities. We will provide detail of these works to impacted residents and businesses.

You may experience moderate noise from machinery such as piling, cranes, rollers, and excavators. Please be aware that works can sometimes take longer than expected or need to be rescheduled due to weather and other factors outside of our control.

More information