We’re removing the dangerous and congested level crossing at Maidstone Street, Altona, by building a new road bridge over the rail line to improve safety and create better connections.

Removing this level crossing will create better connections for this growing industrial area and make travel safer for more than 14,400 vehicles that currently use the crossing each day.

Works on the new road bridge are underway, with this dangerous and congested level crossing to be gone for good in 2027.

New shared use path

As part of the Maidstone Street road bridge, we're building a new shared use path to boost pedestrian and bike rider connections in the area.

The 2 metre-wide path will run on the western side of the bridge through to Ajax Road, providing a continuation of off-road paths between Morrow St and north of the existing level crossing.

At Ajax Road, bike riders can dismount onto a new footpath or continue to ride on Maidstone Street.

The shared use path design allows for future bike infrastructure upgrades between existing on-road cycling corridors on Civic Parade and Kororoit Creek Road.

We're delivering almost 700m of new pedestrian and cycling paths, set to open in 2027.

Why this level crossing needs to go

• 14,400 vehicles travel through the level crossing each day and 48 trains pass through during the morning peak (7am – 9am).
• Boom gates are down for up to 21% of the morning peak (7am – 9am).
• Werribee Line level crossing free by 2030.

Shared use path design

Providing safer alternatives for bike riding and walking encourages more people to choose active transport options for everyday trips within their neighbourhood.

When designing the new shared use path, we have considered the current width of the road bridge and future proofing for further bike riding infrastructure in the area.

Based on the current size of the road bridge and providing enough safe space for vehicles, a shared use path was determined to be the best design.

Stay up to date

The best way to stay up to date with the project is to:

• Sign up to email updates
• Register for SMS updates by texting MAIDSTONE to 0419 187 443
• Call us on 1800 105 105
• Email contact@levelcrossings.vic.gov.au