29 May 2026
We are delivering stage 1 of Melbourne Airport Rail, with the Australian and Victorian governments investing more than $4 billion to deliver 6 km of major rail upgrades from West Footscray to Albion. The works will include transforming Sunshine Station into a superhub and building new modern and accessible stations at Tottenham and Albion.
During June, we will be in your area completing geotechnical investigations and bridge assessments at Ashley Street, Tottenham.
What we’re doing
- investigating rail service cables to match new equipment and wiring
- underground and overhead utility service investigations.
What to expect
- Vehicle and pedestrian detours, traffic management and speed reductions will be in place to provide a safe work environment and direct traffic.
- Work crews, machinery and construction vehicles (including trucks) in the area.
- Low to medium levels of construction noise at various times.
- Lighting in place when we work at night.
When we’ll work
During this time, we will undertake night works at Ashley Street, Tottenham:
- 9pm to 5am each night from Monday 15 June to Friday 19 June
- 9pm to 5am each night from Monday 22 June to Friday 26 June
Changes to the way you travel
Ashley Street will be closed between Sunshine Road and Rupert Street from 9pm to 5am, each night:
- Monday 15 June to Friday 19 June
- Monday 22 June to Friday 26 June
Road
- Light vehicle detours via Rupert and Barkly streets and Churchill Avenue and heavy vehicle detours via Ballarat, Anderson and Geelong roads.
Pedestrian
- Pedestrian access through the underpass will be maintained. Rupert Street access to the Tottenham Station ramp will be closed at times, with ramp access always open via Sunshine Road 35 metres away.
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More information
- Sign up for e-mail updates
- Call us on 1800 105 105 or email airportrail@bigbuild.vic.gov.au
- For languages other than English, please call 9209 0147
- Visit our Melbourne Airport Rail Facebook page