30 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

From Monday 13 May to Friday 17 May, Croydon Road will be temporarily closed in the westbound direction between Wicklow Avenue and Joffre Street to enable construction of the new Kent Avenue and Lacey Street intersection. During this time, traffic will travel on Croydon Road in an eastbound direction (towards Maroondah Highway).

From Saturday 18 May to Friday 31 May, Kent Avenue will be closed at the Wicklow Avenue intersection to continue construction of the new intersection.

The work will take place day and night so we can complete our works as quickly as possible.

Impacts to local roads and parking

Croydon Road

From Monday 13 to Friday 17 May,  traffic will be temporarily restricted to eastbound between Wicklow Avenue and Joffre Street.

What to expect:

  • Traffic will be one-way on Croydon Road towards Maroondah Highway.
  • On-street parking in the Croydon Road service lane between Coolstore Road and
    14 Croydon Road will be unavailable until late July 2024.
  • Access to businesses will be maintained and parking will still be available in the remainder of the service lane, between 14 Croydon Road and Joffre Street.
  • For school drop off to Croydon Primary School, we recommend parents and carers access the area via Kent Avenue during this time.
  • Some bus routes and bus stops will change for this period, please see ptv.vic.gov.au and refer to signage in the area.

Kent Avenue

From Saturday 18 May to Friday 31 May Kent Avenue will be closed between the last Croydon Central entrance and Wicklow Avenue.

What to expect:

  • Kent Avenue will be closed between the last Croydon Central entrance and Wicklow Avenue.
  • There will be no access from Kent Avenue to Wicklow Avenue or Croydon Road during this period.
  • Detours will be in place for access to Wicklow Avenue and Croydon Road.

Some bus routes and bus stops will change for this period, please see the PTV website and refer to signage in the area.

Other impacts during these works

  • Pedestrian access around the works area may change throughout the works. For your safety, please observe signage and directions from traffic control staff.
  • During night works, targeted lighting will be used for work areas with measures in place to prevent light spill.
  • Access to businesses will be maintained and we’ll continue to work closely with local businesses and encourage the community to shop local.

When we'll work

Works will take place day and night Monday to Sunday during this period. 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. Impacted residents will be contacted individually to discuss how we can minimise the impact of this night work.

Detour maps

Croydon Road one way: Monday 13 May to Friday 17 May

Map shows detour route around Croydon Road

Kent Avenue closure: Saturday 18 May to Friday 31 May

A map shows detours around Kent Avenue while it's closed

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