4 October 2024

We’re making the Pakenham Line level crossing free by 2025, removing 22 dangerous and congested level crossings.

During October 2024, we’ll continue building the new road bridge over the rail line and constructing the new northern car park. Works include ground improvement works, installing power poles in the car park and lifting bridge beams on the south side of the rail line.

At times, we’ll work 24 hours a day. Where possible, disruptive works will be scheduled for earlier in the day to minimise impacts to locals. Impacted residents will be notified prior to works commencing.

Upcoming works

  • Between 11.30pm and 4.30am, Sunday 13 October to Thursday 17 October and Thursday 24 October to Saturday 26 October, bridge beams will be delivered to Kenilworth Avenue. Beams will arrive overnight and will be unloaded during the day.
  • From Monday 14 October to Saturday 26 October, bridge beams will be lifted and installed south of the rail line using a large crane.
  • From 7am to 5pm Tuesday 22 October and Wednesday 23 October, the underpass at Beaconsfield Avenue will be closed in both directions to carry out public lighting works. During this time, there will also be a shuttle flow along Kenilworth Avenue. Please follow signage around the area.

Every effort will be made to complete these works to schedule; however, dates and times are subject to change.

What to expect

  • Increased construction activity, noise, and vibration.
  • Temporary lane closures.
  • Reduced speed limits.
  • Lighting for safe working conditions at night.
  • Working hours Monday to Sunday 6am to 6pm, with 24 hour works at times.

Traffic management will be in place for the safety of the community and our workforce. Please follow the signs and instructions when travelling around the project area.

Join us at our free community event

To thank the community for their patience as we continue building the new road bridge, we’re holding a free community event on Saturday 9 November, 9.30am to 12pm at Beaconsfield Station car park.

You're invited to join us as we present new artwork on the station fencing, illustrated by our talented local students. There will be fun activities for the kids, a treasure hunt, food and coffee.

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