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

• The La Trobe Street eastbound lane (PDF, 542.8 KB) between Elizabeth and Swanston streets, is closed. 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.
• The Swanston Street western footpath (PDF, 557.1 KB), adjacent to the La Trobe work site, is closed with the following arrangements in place:
  • Pedestrians travelling Swanston Street in a northern direction will need to use the eastern footpath to continue their journey.
  • Pedestrians travelling Swanston Street in a southern direction will need to detour via Little La Trobe Street, then Baskerville Lane or Elizabeth Street to continue their journey.
  • Access for cyclists travelling northbound on Swanston Street is maintained via a shared use lane with motorists.
  • Local motorist access will be maintained for access to 1 accessible parking space and 1 loading zone space on Swanston Street, between Little La Trobe and A’Beckett streets. 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.
• Little La Trobe Street (PDF, 238.3 KB), between Swanston Street and Baskerville Lane, is closed. Entry is via Elizabeth Street with a 2-way traffic flow arrangement up to Baskerville Lane. Pedestrian access is maintained.
• The Little La Trobe Street southern footpath, between Swanston Street and Baskerville Lane, will close as required from 8pm to 3am Monday to Fridays. During these works pedestrian access to the Scape building will be maintained from Swanston Street only. Access to all other residential buildings and businesses on Little La Trobe Street will be maintained from Elizabeth Street and Baskerville Lane (from La Trobe Street) only.
• The Literature Lane eastern entrance is closed. 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.
• Franklin Street between Swanston and Stewart streets is closed.
• The Franklin Street westbound lane between Swanston and Stewart streets is closed.
• The Franklin Street southern and northern footpaths, between Swanston and Victoria streets, will be closed at times.
• The Franklin Street southern and northern footpath, between Swanston and Stewart streets, will be closed at times. Access to businesses will be maintained via an on-road pedestrian diversion.
• 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.

The map below shows the location of work sites and traffic and transport changes during construction.

The map below shows detour routes for the La Trobe Street eastbound closure.