22 March 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 25 March, there will be changes to the way you travel.

Main Street and Lacey Street

Lane closures will be required throughout March to carry out Telstra relocation and footpath reinstatement works. Pedestrian and vehicle detours will be required.

There will be temporary, overnight Telstra outages until early April while the new cables are commissioned. Impacted properties will be notified by the service provider.

Drainage relocation works are currently underway within the existing project site at the intersection of Main Street and Pierson Drive. Pedestrian detours will be required, and 2 car spaces will be temporary closed while these works are carried out.

From Thursday 4 April major works to construct the new road connection between Kent Avenue and Lacey Street will commence. Work will involve the relocation of drainage services, installation of new traffic signals and public lighting and construction of the new road surface. This work will require sections of Main Street and Lacey Street to be closed throughout April and May.

Traffic access will be maintained in one direction on Main Street. Visit here for further information.

Please refer to signage and follow the direction of our traffic management staff.

Pierson Drive

A temporary road closure is currently in place on Pierson Drive between 57 and 93 Main Street while drainage relocation works and roadworks continue until early April.

Rear driveway access will continue to be temporarily closed throughout this period and some vegetation trimming will be carried out during this period. Pedestrian access is temporarily closed so we can build the kerb adjacent to the back of the buildings.

Pierson Drive is closed at the intersection of Pierson Drive and Railway Grove until early April so we can install cables for the new traffic and public lighting and carry out major roadworks. Traffic management will be in place to ensure safe vehicle movements throughout the area.

Until early April, access to the car park on Pierson Drive will be impacted for up to 3 weeks. Alternative parking is available at the Devon Street multi-deck car park during this period.

Devon Street

Combined service route, drainage and cable hauling works continue on Devon Street. Traffic management is in place to facilitate safe vehicle movements to and from site.

Upcoming out of hours works

At times, out of hours works are required to safely complete work. This 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. Our normal construction working hours are Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm and Saturdays, 7am to 3pm.

Bridge foundation works across various locations

Works are underway to build the new rail bridge foundations, which includes piling, pier and crosshead construction works. On some occasions, these works may exceed normal construction hours while significant concrete pours are carried out and large machinery is being transported between sites. We’ll keep nearby residents updated when this happens.

Changes to the way you travel

Buses are currently replacing trains on sections of the Belgrave and Lilydale lines between Blackburn, Belgrave and Lilydale stations until late March.

Main Street Shopper Rewards

Shoppers who spend $50 or more in one day at one or more eligible businesses in Croydon Main Street will receive a Main Street shopping voucher.

To claim your voucher, simply scan the QR code displayed in store, submit your receipts online and visit the pick-up point to collect your voucher. Vouchers can currently be collected from Miss Lacey Café & Wine Bar on Main Street. For more details visit here.

Shutdown period

The site will shut down between Friday 29 March and Wednesday 3 April 2024 for the Easter break. No works are expected to take place during this time.

What to expect

There will be changes to the way you travel around the precinct while we work. Please take care when moving around the works areas and pay attention to the 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 while heavy machinery and vehicle movements take place.

You may experience moderate noise from machinery such as 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.

More information