20 March 2024

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

Construction is well underway to remove the congested level crossing and roundabout at Coolstore Road, Croydon 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

As part of works to build the new elevated rail line and create new road connections, Coolstore Road will close at the level crossing from 6am Monday 15 April.

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

The new road connections linking Croydon’s town centre will open by spring.

Changes to getting around Croydon

The majority of existing traffic movements will be retained, however the following changes will be implemented:

Wicklow Avenue north-east-bound traffic (towards Croydon Road)

Available traffic movements

  • Left turn into Kent Avenue
  • Straight onto Croydon Road

Unavailable traffic movements

  • No right turn into Coolstore Road

Kent Avenue southbound traffic (towards the old roundabout)

Available traffic movements

  • Left turn into Croydon Road

Unavailable traffic movements

  • No right turn into Wicklow Avenue
  • No straight onto Coolstore Road

Croydon Road south-westbound traffic (towards Mt Dandenong Road)

Available traffic movements

  • Right turn into Kent Avenue
  • Straight onto Wicklow Avenue

Unavailable traffic movements

  • No left turn onto Coolstore Road

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.

See map below for further information.

Night works

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.

24-hour bridge beam installation at Coolstore Road and Railway Crescent

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.

Beams will also be installed from Railway Crescent throughout May and early June. These works will take place during both day and night shifts, with traffic changes and temporary driveway closures for some properties. Our team will contact residents directly to discuss temporary changes to access and further works notifications and reminders will be distributed to communicate these activities.

What to expect

  • Pedestrian access across the rail line and around the works area may change throughout the works. Access changes will be clearly communicated via directional signage and traffic management staff during working hours. For your safety, please observe signage and directions from traffic control staff.
  • A vehicle detour will be in place across the rail line, please see map below.
  • Traffic management staff will be in place during business hours to ensure the safety of road users and pedestrians.
  • There will be an increase in construction activity including noise, vibration and vehicle movements.
  • There will be intermittent traffic impacts including shuttle-flow traffic management with minor delays on Wicklow Avenue while large concrete bridge beams are being delivered to site.
  • During night works, targeted lighting will be used for work areas with measures in place to prevent light spill.
  • 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. The road closures will remain in place day and night for the duration of the works.

Detour Map

Map shows detours around Coolstore Road

More information