17 July 2025

We’re getting rid of the level crossing at Maidstone Street, Altona to improve safety and create better connections in the suburb. The Werribee Line will be boom gate free by 2030.

We’re starting works to remove the level crossing at Maidstone Street by building a road bridge over the rail line. Early works are underway, with major construction set to begin in the coming months.

Ajax Road closure

To construct the new road bridge across the rail line, we need to temporarily close Ajax Road at the Maidstone Street intersection from 15 August to mid 2027.

Vehicles entering or exiting Ajax Road will be detoured via Slough Road and a new temporary road connection between Slough Road and Ajax Road. This new road connection will be suitable for all vehicle sizes.

Some on-street parking near the intersection of Ajax Road/Maidstone Street will be temporarily removed during the closure.

Maidstone Street closures

Maidstone Street will be closed at the level crossing from Friday 15 August to Sunday 17 August, from 8pm to 6am each night for preparatory works, including temporary road barrier installation and utilities relocation.

Access to businesses will be maintained under traffic management.

Vehicles larger than a semi-trailer and emergency services will be granted access through the road closure at the level crossing via traffic control escort.

All other vehicles to detour via Kororoit Creek Road, Millers Road and Civic Parade​ or via Kororoit Creek Road, Princes Freeway, Central Avenue and Queen Street.

What to expect

  • Normal working hours are Monday to Friday between 7am and 6pm and Saturday between 7am and 3pm, with some out of hours works necessary for road works.
  • Reduced speed limits and traffic management will be in place around our work areas.
  • Increase in construction vehicles, delivery trucks and machinery moving around the area.
  • During some activities you may notice an increase in construction noise, vibration and dust.

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