Construction of State Library Station has entered a new phase, including works on the main station entrance, fit-out of the underground station and reinstatement of community space.

This page outlines a snapshot of works happening in the area, details of impacts and working hours, and downloads of notifications sent to nearby residents and businesses. Sign up for enews to receive notifications to your inbox.

For works around the southern end of Swanston Street, see the current works at Town Hall Station page.

Traffic and transport impacts

• A long-term Swanston Street footpath reconfiguration (PDF, 558.4 KB) adjacent to the site is now in place. Under the new arrangement:
  • Pedestrians have been diverted onto the existing northbound traffic lane.
  • Access for cyclists travelling northbound on Swanston Street is maintained via a shared use lane with motorists.
  • Local motorist access to short term parking and loading zone spaces on Swanston Street, north of Little La Trobe Street, is maintained. A right hook turn is in place, allowing motorists to exit Swanston Street by turning right onto La Trobe Street.
  • The Swanston Street crossing on the north side of La Trobe Street is closed. Pedestrians are advised to use the Swanston Street crossing on the southern side of La Trobe Street.
• From Sunday 28 July to Friday 16 August, Yarra Trams early works for overhead upgrades (PDF, 82.7 KB) will take place from midnight to 5am each day. Temporary traffic lane, road and on street parking closures will be in place as required, with diversions in place. Please follow traffic management and signage. Tram services will not be impacted.

Ongoing

• The La Trobe Street eastbound lane (PDF, 542.8 KB) between Elizabeth and Swanston streets, is closed until late 2024. Vehicle detours via Lonsdale or Victoria streets, cyclist detour via Little Lonsdale Street.
• The La Trobe Street northern footpath, directly adjacent to the work site, is also closed to pedestrians. Detour in place via Baskerville Lane.
• Little La Trobe Street (PDF, 238.3 KB), between Swanston Street and Baskerville Lane, is closed to motorists and cyclists. Entry is via Elizabeth Street with a 2-way traffic flow arrangement up to Baskerville Lane. Pedestrian access is maintained.
• The eastern entrance to Literature Lane is closed to traffic. Access to Literature Lane will be via the western entrance off Little La Trobe Street.
• A'Beckett Street is closed between Swanston and Stewart streets and gantry walkways have been installed on both sides of A'Beckett Street.
• A designated pedestrian access path has been installed around the laydown and storage area near the basketball courts on A'Beckett Street.
• The entire length of Stewart Street is now 1 way in a southbound direction.
• Franklin Street, east of Swanston Street and up to Victoria Street, is closed to traffic.
• The Franklin Street westbound lane between Swanston Street and Stewart Street (PDF, 238.9 KB) is closed until late 2024.
• The Franklin Street southern and northern footpaths will be closed at times between Swanston Street and Victoria Street
• There will be intermittent partial footpath and overnight lane closures on Victoria, Franklin, Swanston, A’Beckett, Therry and Queensberry streets to allow for groundwater monitoring. Traffic management will be in place to safely guide pedestrians, cyclists and motorists around the work areas.

Other works in the area

The following non-Metro Tunnel works are also occurring in the State Library Station precinct:

• La Trobe Street tram stop upgrades, from July to August 2024. There will be changes to how motorists, cyclists and tram passengers travel along La Trobe Street during these works.
• Elizabeth Street sewer upgrade, ongoing until August 2024. This involves closure of the Elizbeth Street northbound lane between Lonsdale and Victoria streets.