27 January 2026

We’re removing the Maddox Road and Champion Road level crossings, Newport to improve safety, create more reliable travel times and prepare for more trains, more often.

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. The new road will open before Champion Road closes in 2026. We’ll also build a new pedestrian and cycling bridge over the rail line at Champion Road.

What we’re doing

In February, we’ll continue with major construction works. During this time, we’ll:

  • Continue to build new bridges, including embankment construction, for rail bridges over Maddox Road and the new pedestrian and cycling bridge over the rail line at Champion Road.
  • Continue works to build the new Akuna Drive link road, including upgrades to the Maddox Road and Launceston Street intersections.
  • Lay crushed rock and soil hardstands within the rail corridor between Berty Street and Rosshire Road to support the weight of large machinery and equipment.
  • Relocate rail assets and drainage infrastructure.
  • Continue to build 50 new, permanent car spaces for the community on Park Crescent.
  • Start intersection upgrade works on Kororoit Creek Road including a longer turning lane and a new U-turn, and traffic signal upgrades at the Maddox Road and Adeline Street intersections.
  • Minor vegetation and waste material removal where required, in line with strict health and safety guidelines.

Maddox Road closures

Maddox Road will be closed at night only from 7pm to 7am Monday 16 February to Wednesday 18 February and then 24/7 from 7pm Thursday 19 February until 6am Friday 6 March.

As major construction continues, an increase in construction traffic means Maddox Road can no longer be used as an informal pedestrian crossing. For your safety, please use all designated pedestrian routes and follow detour directions where required to help keep workers, drivers, and pedestrians safe.

Out of hours works

Throughout February, we will be working around the clock across the project area to carry out construction, drainage, rail infrastructure, and embankment works. We’ll be in touch with directly impacted residents and traders about what this means for them.

Other works in the area

We’ll also relocate underground water, power and telecommunication services. We’re working closely with service providers and will endeavour to keep you informed about what to expect during these works. Service providers will communicate with properties and customers directly if services or access may be affected.

Changes to the way you travel

Road

Champion Road

  • No overnight driveway access to  199 Champion Road from 5pm Saturday 28 February to 7am Sunday 1 March.

Kororoit Creek Road

  • Lane closures and local detours in place at the intersection of Kororoit Creek Road and Maddox Road from 7am to 6pm Monday 16 February to Friday 20 February and 24/7 from Tuesday 24 February to Friday 6 March.
  • Lanes closed in both directions at the intersection of Kororoit Creek Road and Adeline Street from 7pm to 5am each night Thursday 26 February to Monday 2 March.

Maddox Road

  • Maddox Road closed between Railway Parade and Albermarle Street 7pm and 7am each night, from Monday 16 until Saturday 21 February. Local detour in place.
  • Maddox Road closed between Railway Parade and Macaulay Street 24/7 from 7pm Thursday 19 February until 6am Friday 6 March.

Park Crescent

  • Street car parking temporarily closed on the western side of Park Crescent between Champion Road and Violet Street until early 2026. Intermittent traffic impacts.

Railway Parade

  • No westbound informal parking between Maddox Road and Challis Street until mid 2026.

Rosshire Road

  • Road closed between Ross Road car park and 35 Rosshire Road for 3 days in February. Property access maintained under traffic management.

Pedestrian

Champion Road

  • Pedestrian access maintained via temporary footpath from 5pm Saturday 28 February to 7am Sunday 1 March.

Rail

Werribee Line

  • Buses replace trains between North Melbourne, Werribee and Williamstown from 8.30pm to last service each night, Monday 16 to Wednesday 18 February and  Monday 23 to Wednesday 25 February.
  • Buses replace trains between Newport and Werribee from 8.30pm Friday 27 February to last service Sunday 1 March.
  • Temporary service changes until late April 2026. Check Transport Victoria for up-to-date information.

We’ll make every effort to complete works on schedule. However, dates may change due to weather and other factors outside our control. Please monitor traffic signage in the area for updates. Sign up for SMS alterts, text NEWPORT to 0429 839 892 and subscribe to email updates to stay informed.

What to expect

  • General working hours of Monday to Saturdays, 7am to 6pm.
  • At times throughout February, works will be undertaken outside general working hours to reduce disruptions to roads and businesses.
  • Reduced speed limits and traffic management.
  • Temporary impacts to footpaths and on-street parking.
  • An increase in construction noise, vibration and dust.

Road impacts throughout February and early March map

Road impacts throughout February and early March

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