13 March 2025

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 running along the new rail bridge and cars traveling along the new Kent Avenue to Lacey Street road connection.

Some finishing works including landscaping, removing barriers and portable sheds and reinstating footpaths and roads will continue across the precinct into Autumn 2025.

Works taking place in March 2025

Croydon Central driveway – Wicklow Avenue

Until 25 March, Croydon Central driveway (next to Platter Pantry), and footpath reinstatement works will take place on Wicklow Avenue at the entrance to Croydon Central car park.

  • Intermittent traffic management.
  • Temporary footpath closure.
  • Pedestrian detours in place.
  • Croydon Central (next to Platter Pantry) driveway closure

Alto Avenue, Kent Avenue, Railway Crescent and Main Street

Until late March there will be localised night road reinstatement works taking place for brief periods of up to 2-3 hours at each location.

  • Intermittent traffic management
  • Brief periods of noise during night works

Croydon project area

Until late April, ongoing pit inspections and reinstatement day works will continue around the Croydon project area.

  • Intermittent traffic management and associated short terms footpath closures.
  • Pedestrian detours in place.

What to expect

  • There will be some 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.
  • Some weekend and night works will be required at different times within this period.
  • You may experience moderate noise from machinery such as 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, please contact us.

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