Clayton: February works update

23 January 2025 to 28 February 2025

Works are underway in Clayton to deliver Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East for Melbourne and Victoria.

What we are doing

Day works: 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 7am to 1pm Saturday
Night works: 6pm to 7am Monday to Saturday
Extended works: 7am to 1pm Sunday

Where	When	What we are doing	What to expect
Clayton Road, Clayton	Day/night and extended works: Ongoing until late February	Site establishment Moving underground services	Intermittent lane and overnight road closures between Shandeau Avenue and Carinish Road Northbound lane and footpath closure between Haughton Road and Colonel Street Access for emergency vehicles and buses maintained
Carinish Road, Clayton	Day/Night and extended works: From 31 January	Site establishment Permanent closure of Carinish Road (see below)	Road and footpath closure between Link Road and Clayton Road
Haughton Road, Clayton	Day/night works: From early to late February	Site establishment Shared user path construction	Overnight road closure between Link Road and Clayton Road for up to 3 nights 21 on-street parking spaces closed Eastbound closure between Link Road and Clayton Road
Link Road, Clayton	Day/night works: From early to late February	Site establishment	Overnight road closure for up to 3 nights Road closure for up to 2 weeks in mid February
Shandeau Avenue, Clayton	Day/night works: Ongoing until mid February	Upgrading the intersection at Clayton Road	Road closure for up to 2 weeks Overnight closure of Dixon Street intersection for up to 2 nights
Madeleine Road, Clayton	Day/night works: Ongoing until late March	Site establishment Driveway construction	Intermittent road and lane closures between Lillian Street and Carinish Road On-street parking space closures
SRL worksite west of Clayton Road, Clayton	Day/night and extended works: Ongoing until late March	Site establishment Safe removal of hazardous materials Tree removal	Moderate levels of noise, dust and vibration Increased truck movements

Changes to Carinish Road

Tunnel boring machines to build the SRL East tunnels will launch in 2026. To prepare for building the new underground station, we're protecting the elevated rail line, permanently closing a portion of Carinish Road from 31 January, and upgrading Shandeau Avenue. Click here to learn more.

Works happening at Carinish Road and Haughton Road with include road and lane closures during February.

Impacts

As with all major infrastructure projects, surrounding communities may experience some impacts during construction. The Project supports businesses and residents to continue to live, work, study and shop in their community.

Please contact us on 1800 105 105 to discuss support available if you are impacted by our works.

How we will manage our works

Maintaining access for emergency vehicles and buses at all times
Maintaining access to homes and businesses
Safely removing hazardous materials in accordance with Environmental Protection Authority regulations
Transporting materials from site in covered trucks to minimise dust
Using water and dust suppressants
Installing road safety and detour signage.

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SRL Clayton February works notification (PDF 1.7 MB)