6 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. The new station will have two entrances and forecourts, improved safety and modern facilities.

What we’re doing

We will work day and night in Croydon from Friday 24 May to early July along the railway line and in adjacent streets while trains are not running.

During this time we will:

  • decommission and remove the old rail infrastructure
  • install new infrastructure and complete construction of the new elevated rail bridge
  • complete road drainage and signalling works
  • build the new road connections to link Kent Avenue to Lacey Street and Devon Street to Wicklow Avenue.

What to expect

  • There will be changes to pedestrian access around Croydon while we work 24/7. We will provide further information in advance regarding how you can safely cross the rail line. Traffic management staff will be in place throughout the works to ensure the safety of road users and pedestrians.
  • There will be some moderate construction noise from machinery. There will also be an increase in workers, vehicles and construction equipment.
  • Construction vehicles will access the rail corridor via Coolstore Road, Railway Crescent, the Devon Street site compound, Gallipoli Parade, Wicklow Avenue and Lincoln Road service road.
  • During night works, targeted lighting will be used for work areas with measures in place to prevent light spill.

The site compound and site storage area located between Mount View Street and Devon Street will be used day and night throughout this period.

Please be aware that works can sometimes take longer than expected or need to be rescheduled due to weather and other factors outside of our control.

Changes to the way you travel

Rail

  • Buses will replace trains on sections of the Belgrave and Lilydale lines between Blackburn and Belgrave or Lilydale stations from 8.30pm Friday 24 May to early July.

Road

Gallipoli Parade

  • Gallipoli Parade closed between Anzac Street and Mount View Street from Friday 24 May to early July. During this period, parking will be removed and there will be no vehicle access to residential driveways. Pedestrian access will be maintained. We will contact impacted residents about providing respite options during this time.
  • Gallipoli Parade one-way eastbound traffic arrangement in place between Lemnos Street and Anzac Street from Friday 24 May to early July.

Pierson Drive

  • Pierson Drive closed between Main Street and Railway Grove from Friday 24 May to early July.

Railway Crescent

  • Works will take place day and night in Railway Crescent from Friday 24 May to early July.
  • Large bridge beams will be lifted into place on Railway Crescent from Monday 3 June to Monday 10 June.
  • Temporary driveway closures will be in place while large beams are lifted. At other times, local access will be maintained.

Wicklow Avenue

  • Sections of Wicklow Avenue closed from Monday 27 May to Saturday 1 June.
  • Temporary driveway closures in place while large beams are lifted between Monday 27 May and Saturday 1 June.
  • At other times, local access will be managed under traffic control. We will contact impacted residents about providing respite options during this time.
  • Access to the Wicklow Medical Centre will be maintained.

Niel Street

  • Shuttle flow traffic arrangement in place at the corner of Niel Street where it meets the rail corridor from Tuesday 28 May to Friday 7 June.
  • To facilitate deliveries, parking will be temporarily removed on Niel Street between the rail corridor and Dorset Road.

Bus

  • From Monday 29 April, while the eastbound lane is closed along Railway Avenue east, the Croydon shuttle bus stop will be relocated to the other side of Railway Avenue east (outside Ringwood East shops) opposite the entrance to Ringwood East Station.
  • The PTV 380 bus and rail replacement bus route (to Lilydale) and bus stop will be temporarily relocated to the northern side of Knaith Road between Dublin Road and Laurence Grove.

Main Street Shopper Rewards

Shoppers who spend $50 or more in a single 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 Croydon Main Street.

For more details visit the Terms and Conditions page.

Wednesday booster

For a limited time during May, the voucher reward value will be boosted to $50 for the first 20 shoppers who spend $50 or more on Wednesday!

More information