20 December 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 Bus Interchange is now open, along with the central station carpark which provides 73 car spaces. Works are continuing on the remaining car parks, landscaping, drainage and final road works across the precinct to be completed in early 2025.

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

Works taking place in December 2024 and January 2025

Pierson Drive

    From Tuesday 14 January to mid February, we will be working 24/7 on road reinstatement near Railway Grove and Pierson Drive. Intermittent lane closures with traffic management may be required. Bus access is maintained to Croydon Station bus interchange.

Devon Street, Railway Grove and Main Street

  • Tank installation and drainage day works will continue in Devon Street until Friday 20 December when we will open the road to local traffic.
  • From Tuesday 14 January to mid February, we will continue with drainage tie-in works to Main Street and remove the temporary bus stops in Devon Street.
  • Devon Street will be closed to vehicle access between Main Street and Railway Grove and a lane closure will be in place on Main Street during these works. Some night works may be required to complete this work and minimise access impacts to the multi-deck carpark.
  • Pedestrian access will be maintained with some localised footpath impacts while bus bays are removed.
  • This work will be carried out in stages to minimise impacts. The community are encouraged to follow traffic management signage in place during these works.
  • We’ll be in touch with individual properties and businesses to discuss any specific impacts and arrangements for parking.

Croydon bus interchange and central station carpark

  • We will be working at night on drainage at the bus interchange and during the day in the central carpark from Tuesday 14 January to mid February.

Railway Crescent to Kitchener Road

  • Drainage and fencing works will continue in Railway Crescent to Kitchener Road from Tuesday 14 January to Friday 17 January.
  • Road reconstruction will commence on Friday 17 January to Tuesday 8 February. During this time there will be access changes to Railway Crescent. We’ll be in touch with individual properties and businesses to discuss any specific impacts and arrangements for parking.

1 to 12 Railway Crescent

  • Properties 1 to 12 Railway Crescent will enter and exit Railway Crescent via the CFA driveway off Croydon Road from 6am, Friday 17 January to 7am, Tuesday 21 January, and from Tuesday 21 January to Saturday 8 February, 7am to 7pm each day.

13 to 20 Railway Crescent

  • Driveway access closed at 13 to 20 Railway Crescent for road reconstruction from Friday 17 January to Tuesday 21 January.
  • Day works will take place with road and driveway access open under traffic management from Tuesday 21 January to Saturday 8 February, 7am to 7pm each day.

1 to 20 Railway Crescent

  • Nightly road reconstruction from Tuesday 21 January to Saturday 8 February with no road or driveway access between 1 to 20 Railway Crescent each night.
  • Alternative parking beyond 20 Railway Crescent, Kitchener Road, Joffre Street, Surrey Road West, carparks off Lacey Street.
  • Entry and exit to the carpark at 1 Railway Crescent will continue via the CFA driveway off Croydon Road.

Croydon Road slip road

  • Croydon Road slip road closed for drainage basin works at the top of Croydon Road/Railway Crescent from Tuesday 14 January to late February. Alternative customer parking will be in front of CFA station garage doors.

Eastern carpark area Coolstore Road

  • Drainage works and road asphalting will continue within the site, adjacent to Railway Crescent and Coolstore Road, in preparation for the new station car park until late February.

Kent Avenue, Croydon Road, Lacey Street and Main Street

  • Footpath and kerb reinstatement works will take place at these intersections from 7am, Tuesday 14 January to mid February.
  • Please follow the directions of traffic management and signage.

Wicklow Avenue and Toorak Avenue

  • Footpath and kerb reinstatement works from Tuesday 14 January to mid February. Footpath reinstatement on Wicklow will continue between Platter Pantry and to the main entrance of Croydon Central

Gallipoli Parade

  • Drainage and landscaping works will continue from 7am, Tuesday 14 January to mid February.

Mount View Street

  • We will continue to access the construction site via Mount View Street from Tuesday 14 January to mid February.

What to expect

  • Please take care when moving around the works area.
  • Driveway access will not be possible at varying times during these works.
  • 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.
  • Some weekend and night works will be required at different times within this period
  • 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.

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