1 March 2024
Works are continuing to remove the dangerous and congested level crossing at Keon Parade and build a new Keon Park Station.
Upcoming works
We’ll build a new bus stop at the intersection of High Street and Hughes Parade. To do this we’re installing drainage, pedestrian paths and road pavement.
We’ll work on connecting the L-beams to form the U-shape of the Mernda-bound rail bridge. Handrails will then be fitted, and crews will lay ballast – crushed rock that keeps the railway sleepers in place - and complete track work.
The new Keon Park Station is coming together with a focus on the station platform canopy and connecting essential services.
Impacted residents and businesses will be notified in advance of night works taking place. There will be changes to how you travel around the area.
What to expect
- Construction vehicles and machinery movement
- Early morning deliveries along High Street
- Increased noise, dust and vibration
- Additional lighting at times
- Traffic management and detour signage
- Temporary closure of roads, lanes, footpaths and car parks
- Access to homes and businesses always maintained
- Work hours 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday, and 7am to 3pm Saturday
- Keon Park Station to remain closed until spring.
Every effort will be made to complete these works on schedule, however, dates and times are subject to change.
Changes to the way you travel
Keon Parade
- closed overnight at the level crossing from 9pm Thursday 7 March to 5am Friday 8 March. Detours will be in place.
- reduced to one westbound lane at the level crossing from 7am Wednesday 13 March to 6pm Friday 15 March. Drivers will still be able to turn left and right onto High Street.
Intermittent lane closures will be required around the level crossing to safely facilitate works or to allow trucks to safely enter and exit the site.
High Street northbound
- reduced to one lane between Hughes Parade and Mahoneys Road, from 5am Thursday 14 March to 5am Saturday 20 April.
During this time:
- drivers will not be able to turn left onto High Street from Hughes Parade. Detours will be in place.
- pedestrian detour via High Street service lane.
- Route 555 bus stop at the intersection of Hughes Parade and High Street will be closed.
- Keon Park Station shuttle bus stop will move on High Street, across Mahoneys Road.
High Street southbound
- closed overnight from 9pm Wednesday 13 March to 5am Thursday 14 March. Detours will be in place via Mahoneys Road and Asquith Street.
Mernda Line
- Mernda Line trains are running express through Keon Park Station.
- A shuttle bus is running between Ruthven and Thomastown stations to connect passengers with Mernda Line trains.
- Plan your journey on the PTV website or the PTV app. Please allow extra time for your travel
Travel changes map
More information
To stay up to date subscribe to email updates and select Keon Parade. You can also register for SMS updates by texting KEON to 0428 581 917.
If you have any questions or would like more information about the project, call us on 1800 105 105 or email contact@levelcrossings.vic.gov.au 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.