Beaconsfield’s new road bridge taking shape

As part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to removing all 22 level crossings on the Pakenham Line by 2025, we’re removing the level crossing at Station Street, Beaconsfield.

Major works are continuing to remove the level crossing at Station Street, Beaconsfield and the new road bridge is coming to life. Over the past few months, our crews installed 144 retaining walls and lifted 16 of 52 bridge beams, each weiging up to 65 tonnes.

We’ll continue working north and south of the rail line to build the new road bridge. This includes construction and piling works, ground improvement works and building bridge structures.

The boom gates at Station Street, Beaconsfield will be gone for good and the new road bridge open in 2025.

Together with the Metro Tunnel, this project will create capacity for an additional 121,000 peak hour passengers every week. It will also give people access to 5 new underground stations in Melbourne’s CBD and surrounds.

Why this level crossing needs to go

• Boom gates down for 28% of the morning peak
• 3 near misses and one collision since 2012
• 25 trains travel through the level crossing during the morning peak

Lifting big in Beaconsfield

In May, works ramped up and our team made big progress on the new road bridge.

• 16 of 52 bridge beams were lifted into place using a 750 tonne crane.
• Installed parts of the bridge deck.
• Installed architectural screen along the road bridge.

Works continue south of the rail line

Our piling rig has been hard at work, having installed 106 driven piles south of Kenilworth Avenue.

Driven piling involves driving a large concrete pile into the ground until it reaches the required depth. This supports the foundations of the new road bridge.

You may notice additional noise, dust and vibration while we work in the area. We have a dedicated team to assist you during construction and help minimise disruptions where possible.

If you are directly impacted by our works, please contact 1800 105 105 to speak to a member of our project team.

Thank you for your patience.

The making of a road bridge

Following the start of piling works at Station Street, Beaconsfield, our talented project team starred in a video explaining how a road bridge comes to life.

Head to our YouTube channel to watch the video.

Reflecting heritage

Following feedback from the local community in late 2022, we committed to retaining the key historical elements of a property, known locally as the Station Master’s House.

The construction of the new road bridge required us to acquire the property, however while construction will impact the rear extension, we have undertaken further assessments to minimise these impacts. As a result, only minor modifications are required to the rear of the house and all key historical elements will remain.

Modification works will occur in stages from mid 2024.

Keeping our local wildlife safe

We have installed amphibian (frog) fencing along the perimeter of our works south of the rail line to protect them during construction.

We’ve checked for sensitive fauna including the Growling Grass Frog that has been previously sighted in the local area. Despite their absence we aim to minimise risks to all frogs entering the works area.

The fence is 450mm high and has been dug 200mm into the ground to prevent frogs from digging under the fence.

Project timeline

Late 2022

• Community consultation

2023

• Further engagement on design aspects
• Contract award
• Early works
• Major construction begins

2024

• Major construction
• Final designs released

2025

• Level crossing removed

*Timeline subject to change

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Keeping in touch

If you have any questions or would like more information, call 1800 105 105 or email contact@levelcrossings.vic.gov.au 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Our team will work with the community and train passengers to keep you informed about what's happening during each stage of construction.