7 January 2025

In May 2024, Station Street, Officer was closed as part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to make the Pakenham Line boom gate free by 2025.

Works will continue in early 2025, including, landscaping, lighting and fencing in the project area.

Station Street and Officer South Road vehicle access across the railway has been permanently closed.

Traffic is redirected to alternate routes via the new Brunt Road bridge and Siding Avenue.

What we're doing in early 2025

From January to March 2025, our team will complete the following works around the area:

  • Installing solar powered lighting, CCTV, permanent fencing and signage.
  • Planting over 3000 plants, trees, shrubs and grasses.
  • Removing temporary traffic barriers and temporary construction facilities.

What to expect

  • Increased construction personnel, vehicles, and equipment in the area.
  • Permanent road closure in place, please use alternative routes.
  • Traffic management including reduced speed limits and intermittent lane closures in place at times, please expect minor delays.
  • Local pedestrian footpath detours maybe in place at times, please follow directional signage in place.
  • General working hours are Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm and Saturday from 7am to 3pm.

All businesses on Officer South Road remain open and accessible to vehicle traffic via Bridge Road and Rix Road.

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