3 May 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. Following major works over the winter, Croydon will be boom gate free by early July 2024 – a year ahead of schedule, and cars will be travelling along the new Kent Avenue to Lacey Street connection.

The new Croydon Station will open to passengers in late July 2024, with finishing works on the new station and transport hub continuing into spring.

What we’re doing

As part of our work to upgrade the existing signalling system network, work will continue in the rail corridor adjacent to Sherlock Road and Smith Avenue from Friday 24 May until early July 2024. Works in the rail corridor will include:

  • trenching and excavation
  • installation of a small retaining wall and posts in the rail corridor
  • installation of new location cabinets, which house the rail signalling equipment, along with testing and commissioning of this equipment
  • minor vegetation removal and clearing.

Most of the works will be undertaken between 7am and 6pm Monday to Sunday. Some testing and commissioning of the new equipment will take place at night from 7pm to 6am Monday to Sunday from Monday 17 June to early July 2024.

What to expect

During this time:

  • Temporary fencing will be placed around the work zone to create a safe space for crews to undertake the work.
  • Some vegetation will be removed adjacent to the work zone. We understand trees are important to the community and we will work hard to minimise the impact of our works as much as possible.
  • There will be an increase in construction activity including noise, vibration and vehicle movements.
  • Some testing and commissioning works will take place at night in the rail corridor.

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.

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