Major works underway

The Victorian Government is removing 17 dangerous level crossings, including the one at Clyde Road, as part of a $16 billion investment to upgrade the Pakenham line that will improve safety, reduce congestion and allow more trains to run more often.

Major works are underway to remove the Clyde Road, Berwick level crossing by building a road underpass, improving safety and traffic flow, while creating better local connections to the nearby residential, health and education precincts.

During the recent closure of the Pakenham line and Clyde Road, we carried out critical foundation works for the new rail bridge and road underpass.

A new bus interchange is being built at Berwick Station, improving accessibility, allowing more services to run, and creating comfortable areas to wait for public transport all year round.

New walking and cycling connections will create safer and easier access to public transport, local businesses and areas of interest.

Berwick’s new and improved road network, safer walking and cycling connections, and upgraded bus interchange will be ready next year.

Project features

• More reliable travel times
• Safer and easier walking and cycling connections
• New bus interchange at Berwick Station
• Supporting the local economy and jobs

What's been happening

Thank you for your patience during the recent week-long construction blitz. Our crews worked around the clock, laying foundations for the new road underpass.

We used more than 308 cubic metres of concrete, plus 35 tonnes of reinforced steel to lay foundations for the new rail bridge. Piling works will continue throughout the year with more than 300 piles drilled to support the new Clyde Road underpass and rail bridge.

The right turn lane into Reserve Street is now permanently closed to traffic, except for local buses. This change maintains the safety of the local road network during construction and after the new road underpass opens. A new signalised U-turn at Gibb Street will provide safe access into Reserve Street in the coming months.

Prepping the Pakenham line

We worked 24/7 at the Clyde Road level crossing while trains weren’t running on the Pakenham line.

Forming foundations

Three piling rigs strengthened the ground for the new rail bridge across Clyde Road.

Machines in motion

Works continue throughout the year to drill more than 300 piles to support the new road underpass.

Digging deep

We drilled 15 piles, up to 29m deep, filled with concrete and reinforced steel.

What's coming up

Over the coming months, drainage will be installed under Clyde Road to prevent the new road underpass from flooding.

We'll dig trenches as deep as 6m and lower micro tunnelling equipment into the ground. We'll then build a 350m tunnel, about 9m deep, under Clyde Road to install drainage and services.

Micro tunnelling machine lowered into the ground to begin works

Drainage and service installation under Clyde Road

Building your new bus interchange

Early works, will start soon at Berwick Station to make way for the new bus interchange and upgraded facilities.

Bus services will continue to operate while we work, but there will be changes to car parking at the station as works progress. We'll provide an update ahead of any changes.

Keeping you safe during major construction

We're monitoring traffic conditions closely during major construction and continually reviewing our traffic management plans to keep locals moving safely, while we work.

Independent road safety audits are regularly carried out to ensure the safety of the community and the local road network. We also work closely with stakeholders, including the Department of Transport, local emergency services and other infrastructure projects in the area to share information and help minimise disruptions.

Text CLYDE to 0429 218 131 for SMS alerts about travel changes in the area.

Victoria's Big Build

Works continue this Autumn as part of Victoria’s Big Build to build a better transport network for all Victorians, making it safer and easier to travel around Melbourne.

Did you know?

You can view a monthly disruption calendar of all road and rail disruptions across the network on the Victoria's Big Build website.

Travel changes

Road

• Clyde Road is down to one lane in each direction between Reserve Street–Jane Street and Enterprise Avenue until early 2022.
• Temporary access to Reserve Street from Clyde Road is via U-turn at Mansfield Street.
• Up to 170 car parking spaces closed at Berwick Station from early March to late 2021. Additional car spaces available at Beaconsfield and Officer stations.
• Pick up and drop off zones closed on the southern and northern side of Berwick Station from mid March until 2022.
• Some car spaces will be closed on Clyde Road near Berwick Skate Park from late March to late 2021.

Pedestrian

The eastern pedestrian rail crossing across Clyde Road is closed until early 2022. Detour along the western side of Clyde Road or via Reserve Street.

Project timeline

*Timeline above subject to change

Health and safety

The health and safety of our workers and the community is our key priority as we continue works on the Clyde Road Level Crossing Removal Project.

For information about coronavirus, visit the Department of Health and Human Services Coronavirus website.