20 September 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 Station is now open. We will continue working until spring on the transport hub, car parks, and landscaping.

Upcoming 24/7 works in October

We’ll be working around the clock in and around Croydon Station whilst trains aren’t running on the Lilydale Line from Friday 11 October until Monday 14 October. We’ll be in touch with the community later this month with more information about what to expect.

Buses will replace trains on sections of the Lilydale Line from 8.30pm, Friday 11 October until 3am, Monday 14 October. Plan ahead and check the PTV website before you travel for information on disruptions.

Works taking place during September and October 2024

Pierson Drive

Pierson Drive is currently closed between Main Street and Railway Grove as road works continue. Access is maintained to Croydon Station, DDA parking and MTM staff parking.

Railway Crescent and Croydon Road

From Tuesday 17 September, vehicle access changes will be required at some locations along Railway Crescent to carry out drainage works, which may include temporary driveway and footpath closures. We’ll be in touch with individual properties to discuss any impacts. Access into and out of Railway Crescent will be maintained via Kitchener Road

From Monday 23 September the driveway of 1 Railway Crescent and the Coolstore Road driveway attached to 2 Croydon Road will be temporarily unavailable. Access will be maintained via the laneway alongside the old fire station, 14 Croydon Road. Impacted residents and businesses will be notified of this change of access. See map below.

Eastern car park area and Coolstore Road

Drainage works will commence within the site, adjacent to Railway Crescent and Coolstore Road, in preparation for the new station car park.

Drainage works will commence in Coolstore Road near the rail corridor from Monday 7 October. Further detail will be provided to impacted businesses

Kent Avenue, Croydon Road and Lacey Street

Footpath and road reinstatement works, line marking, and light pole installation will take place until Thursday 10 October.

From 8pm, Sunday 22 September until Thursday 10 October some footpath and lane closures between 8pm and 11pm and some overnight road closures between 11pm and 5am will be required while these works are undertaken. Please follow the direction of traffic management and signage.

Wicklow Avenue

Traffic management will be required at times to facilitate access to site. Lane closures will be in place at times.

Reinstatement works on the pedestrian footpath on Wicklow Avenue adjacent to Platter Pantry will have reduced access from 7am, Sunday 22 September until 5pm, Thursday 26 September. We will work with businesses to reduce any impacts.

The small vehicle access to Croydon Central will temporarily close during this period. The main vehicle entrance to Croydon Central on Wicklow Avenue will remain open.

Toorak Avenue

From 7am, Sunday 22 September until 5pm, Thursday 26 September Toorak Road at Wicklow Avenue will have lane closures. Shuttle flow will be in place. Please follow the direction of traffic management and signage.

Croydon transport hub and bus interchange

Throughout spring, night works may be required between 7pm and 7am to complete the new Croydon transport hub and interchange. Works may also take place day and night on Saturdays and Sundays. The Devon Street site compound and laydown areas will be used during this period

Devon Street

Nightworks will be required between 7pm, Sunday 22 September and 7am, Tuesday 24 September to undertake some investigation works at various locations in Devon Street.

Railway Grove

We will be building the retention basin from mid October until mid November. Railway Grove will be closed during this time.

Croydon station

From Friday 11 October until 3am, Monday 14 October Croydon station will be closed with buses replacing trains in this period.

Neil Street

From 7 October until 3am, Monday 14 October there will be some footpath closures and on street parking impacts while we install underground cables and carry out drainage works in Neil Street. The pedestrian access from Neil Street to Surrey Road will be closed during this work.

During this period, day works will take place from Monday 7 October until Thursday 10 October. 24/7 works will commence from Friday 11 October until 3am, Monday 14 October.

What to expect

  • 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.
  • 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.

Railway Crescent access changes

Map showing access changes on Railway Crescent

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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