We’re removing the level crossings at Old Calder Highway and Watsons Road, Diggers Rest, improving local safety, and making the Sunbury Line level crossing-free in 2025. Construction to remove the level crossings will begin soon.

Thank you for your patience as we’ve carried out site investigation works recently near the Watsons Road level crossing. We need to carry out further works in the area in May and June 2024. Access to private properties will be maintained at all times.

What we’re doing

We’ll conduct utility service location and surveying works on the road reserve at Watsons Road near the level crossing, at the intersection of Watsons Road and Buckley Road, and at the intersection of Watsons Road and Buckland Way. We will also work in the rail corridor near the Watsons Road level crossing.

When we’ll work

We'll work:

• intermittently on weekdays only from Wednesday 1 May to Friday 28 June 2024 between 7am – 6pm

What to expect

While we work, you may notice:

• work crews, construction vehicles (including trucks) and digging equipment in the area
• temporary fencing around the work areas to ensure safety of the community and our crews
• low to moderate noise while we conduct these works.

Changes to the way you travel

From Wednesday 1 May to Friday28 June 2024, there will be intermittent and temporary lane closures along Watsons Road near the level crossing. Travel in both directions will be maintained at all times and traffic management will be in place to guide motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians through the area during these lane closures.

More information

• Sign up for project updates.
• Text DIGGERS to 0427 840 967 to sign up for SMS alerts.
• 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 24/7.