2 February 2025

We’re removing the level crossings at Maddox and Champion roads, improving safety and creating more reliable travel times.

We're building rail bridges over Maddox Road and closing Champion Road at the rail line.

To keep locals moving we’re extending Akuna Drive to connect Champion Road to Maddox Road. This new road will open before Champion Road is closed in 2026. We’ll also build a new pedestrian and cycling bridge over the rail line at Champion Road.

What we’re doing

In preparation for major construction this year, we’ll continue:

  • installing temporary fencing around the work site
  • site investigations, including land surveying and environmental assessments
  • delivering construction materials to the former Newport TAFE site
  • setting up the Macaulay Street site office.

Locations include:

  • Within the rail corridor between Newport Station and Millers Road
  • Maddox Road, near the level crossing
  • Champion Road, near the level crossing
  • Lloyd Street
  • Railway Parade and adjacent streets
  • Market Street Reserve
  • Kororoit Creek Road, between Maddox Road and Myrtle Street
  • At the intersection of Kororoit Creek Road and Maddox Road
  • Park Crescent
  • Akuna Drive
  • Launceston Street.

What to expect

While we work, you may notice:

  • an increase in crews, construction vehicles and trucks
  • temporary safety fencing installed around our work areas
  • intermittent reduced speeds, lane closures and pedestrian detours in place
  • traffic management will be in place to help the delivery of materials and guide drivers and pedestrians safely through the area.

Works will take place Monday to Friday 7am to 7pm and Saturdays 7am to 3pm. We’ll be in touch with directly impacted residents and businesses in advance of any works.

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