4 September 2025
Major works at Grimshaw Street Interchange – from Spring 2025
What you need to know
Major construction on the new Grimshaw Street Interchange is starting soon. During September, there will be intermittent day and night traffic changes, including lane and road closures, on Grimshaw Street and local streets.
Throughout October 2025, Grimshaw Street will be closed in both directions between Greensborough Bypass and William Street, as we begin major works to construct the new Grimshaw Street Interchange. During this time, buses will replace trains on the Hurstbridge line, between Eltham and Heidelberg.
Late 2025 major works – west side of interchange
From early November to mid-December, Grimshaw Street will be closed between Macorna Street and Greensborough Bypass, with 24 hour works on the road to build the west side of the Grimshaw Street Interchange.
Grimshaw Street, Greensborough
| Work activities | Traffic Impact | Date and Time | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preparatory works on the road and in the Hurstbridge Line rail corridor | Grimshaw Street closed in both directions between Greensborough Bypass and William Street. | 9pm, Friday 12 September to 5am, 15 Monday September | Detour via Greensborough Bypass, Civic Drive, Diamond Creek Road, The Circuit and Grimshaw Street. Delays of up to 15 minutes. |
| Major works on the road and in the Hurstbridge Line rail corridor, to build the east side of the Grimshaw Interchange | Grimshaw Street closed in both directions between Greensborough Bypass and William Street | 9pm, Tuesday 30 September to 5am, 6 Monday October | Detour via Greensborough Bypass, Civic Drive, Diamond Creek Road, The Circuit and Grimshaw Street. Delays of up to 45 minutes. |
| Major works on the road and in the Hurstbridge Line rail corridor, to build the east side of the Grimshaw Interchange | Grimshaw Street closed in both directions between Greensborough Bypass and Greensborough Road | 5am, Monday 6 October to 5am, 1 Saturday November | Detour via Greensborough Bypass, Civic Drive, Diamond Creek Road, The Circuit and Grimshaw Street. Delays of up to 45 minutes. |
| Works in the Hurstbridge Line rail corridor between Watsonia Station and Grimshaw Street | Buses replace trains between Macleod and Eltham | 9pm, Friday 12 September to last service Sunday 14 September | Plan ahead at Transport.vic.gov.au |
| Works in the Hurstbridge Line rail corridor between Watsonia Station and Grimshaw Street | Buses replace trains between Heidelberg and Eltham | 8.30pm, Tuesday 30 September to last service Thursday 30 October | Plan ahead at Transport.vic.gov.au |
What we’ll be doing
A works area will be established on Grimshaw Street, between the Greensborough Bypass and William Street, Greensborough.
Works will include:
- installing traffic barriers, fencing and lighting to establish temporary works areas
- piling, pouring concrete and installing planks to construct the rail tunnel extension, new road bridge foundations and retaining walls
- installing and connecting new drainage, smart transport systems, traffic signals, lighting and utilities
- demolition, excavation and drilling works
- laying asphalt, line marking, and concrete to reinstate road and paths
- track works including realignment and ballast works.
What to expect
As we do these works you may notice:
- varying levels of noise, light, dust and intermittent vibration during work hours
- materials and equipment deliveries to and from works areas, including out-of-hours via local roads
- AK Lines Reserve site compound operations
- changed traffic conditions on Grimshaw Street and local roads and footpaths.
Schedule is subject to change. Visit the Disruptions map for the latest information on traffic disruptions. If you have any questions, please contact us on 1800 105 105 or visit the Hub at 17 Watsonia Road, Watsonia.