Coolstore Road – fortnightly works update late October to November

29 October 2024

The Lilydale Line is level crossing free – a year ahead of schedule.

The dangerous and congested level crossing and roundabout at Coolstore Road, Croydon has been removed with trains now running along the new rail bridge and cars traveling along the new Kent Avenue to Lacey Street road connection.

The new Croydon Station is now open and the new bus interchange will open fully on Sunday 10 November 2024. Works will continue on car parks, landscaping and drainage and road works across the precinct.

Works will take a short break over the holiday period from Friday 20 December 2024 until Tuesday 14 January 2025.

Upcoming 24/7 works in November

We’ll work around the clock in and around Croydon Station whilst trains aren’t running on the Lilydale Line from 9pm, Friday 15 November until 3am, Wednesday 20 November to carry out essential drainage works within the rail corridor and works within the station precinct.

Buses will replace trains on sections of the Lilydale Line from 8.30pm, Friday 15 November until last service, Tuesday 19 November. Plan ahead and check the PTV website before you travel for information on disruptions.

Works taking place until the end of 2024

Pierson Drive

Pierson Drive is currently closed until late November between Main Street and Railway Grove as road works continue. Access is maintained to Croydon Station, DDA parking and MTM staff parking. It will reopen when the bus interchange opens in late November.

Railway Crescent and Croydon Road

Vehicle access changes will be required at some locations along Railway Crescent until late November to carry out drainage works, which may include temporary driveway and road closures. Pedestrian access will be maintained and the project team will contact residents or traders impacted by these works.
Access to and from 1 to 1-2/14 Railway Crescent will be via the old fire station laneway until Monday 11 November.
Access to and from 1 to 7 Railway Crescent will be via the old fire station laneway from Monday 11 November until Friday 15 November.
Access to and from 1 to 10 Railway Crescent will be via the old fire station laneway from Saturday 16 November until Monday 18 November.
Access to and from 1 to 5 Railway Crescent will be via the old fire station laneway from Thursday 21 November until Monday 25 November.

Eastern car park area and Coolstore Road

Drainage works will continue within the site, adjacent to Railway Crescent and Coolstore Road, in preparation for the new station car park.
Coolstore Road and Main Street intersection closed until 5pm, Thursday 31 October. Access into and out of Main Street, between Coolstore Road and Lacey Street will be via Main Street, Lacey Street and Kent Avenue.

Main Street between Coolstore Road and Lacey Street

Drainage works and road reinstatement at the top of Main Street, between Coolstore Road and Lacey Street will commence 7am Thursday 31 October until late January 2025. This section of Main Street will be closed to vehicle access with pedestrian access to be maintained.
We’ll be in touch with individual properties and businesses to discuss impacts during this time.

Kent Avenue, Croydon Road and Lacey Street

Footpath and road reinstatement works, line marking, and light pole installation will take place until November.
Please follow the direction of traffic management and signage.

Wicklow Avenue

Traffic management will be required at times to facilitate access to site. Lane closures will be in place at times.
Footpath reinstatement day works on Wicklow and Kent Avenue will continue until the end of November.

Lincoln Road

Rail equipment will be delivered until the end of November to access the rail corridor via the Lincoln Road Service Road rail access area. Landscaping works will also be completed.

Neil Street

Ongoing works in the rail corridor adjacent Niel Street until late October.

Surrey Road rail pedestrian crossing

Surrey Road pedestrian crossing closed from 9pm, Friday 15 November until 3am, Wednesday 20 November.

Devon Street and Main Street

Tank installation and drainage day works will commence in Devon Street from Tuesday 22 October until 20 December, then recommence in January 2025.
Devon Street will be closed to vehicle access from 7am, Tuesday 14 January 2025 until late January 2025 between Pierson Drive and Railway Grove during these works. Pedestrian access along Devon Street will be maintained.
Vehicle access to the multi-level carpark will be maintained from the entrance off Pierson Drive via Devon Street.
We’ll be in touch with individual properties and businesses to discuss any impacts and arrangements for parking.

Croydon Station

Croydon station will be closed with buses replacing trains from 9pm, Friday 15 November until 3am, Wednesday 20 November. Works will take place along the rail corridor and within the station precinct.

What to expect

There will be changes to the way you travel around the area while we work. Please take care when moving around the works areas and pay attention to pedestrian detour signage in place.
Traffic management will be in place to assist vehicles and pedestrians around works areas throughout these works. Some minor delays may be expected at times whilst heavy machinery and vehicle movements take place.
These 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.
You may experience moderate noise from machinery such as piling rigs, cranes, rollers, and excavators.

Please be aware works can sometimes take longer than expected or need to be rescheduled due to weather and other factors outside of our control.

Thank you for your patience

Thank you for your patience during these works. We understand that our works are disruptive, and we remain available to discuss your needs. If you have any questions or would like to discuss additional support options that may be available for you, please contact us.