Works are underway in Cheltenham to deliver Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East for Melbourne and Victoria. We are preparing the site in Cheltenham for the construction of a new underground station.
What we are doing
Day works 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 7am to 1pm Saturday
Night works 6pm to 7am Monday to Sunday
Where
When
What we are doing
What to expect
Sir William Fry Reserve, Highett
Day Works: Ongoing to 2026
Site establishment
Vegetation removal
Demolishing service station, petrol station, and car wash
Safely removing hazardous materials from the service station site if found
Installing fencing
Site investigations
Pedestrian access maintained
Workers in specialised protective clothing as we safely remove hazardous materials
Access to car repair centre maintained
Moderate levels of noise, vibration, light and dust
Sir WIlliam Fry Reserve southern car park, Highett
Day Works: Ongoing to 2026
Temporary worksite for site establishment
Pedestrian detour in place
Access to car park maintained
Moderate levels of noise
Bay Road, Highett
Day works: Mid January to February 2026 Night works: From mid January 2026 to late January for up to 6 nights
Traffic barrier movements
Site establishment
Daytime eastbound lane closure for up to 4 weeks between Jackson Road and Nepean Highway
Overnight changed traffic conditions for up to 6 nights between Jackson Road and Nepean Highway
Access to Southland maintained
Moderate levels of noise, vibration, light and dust
Nepean Highway, Highett
Day works: Mid January 2026
Site establishment
Northbound single lane closure at the Bay Road and Nepean Highway intersection for up to 2 days
Note: Timing of works may change due to weather or ground conditions
Holiday shutdown
There will be no Suburban Rail Loop works during the holiday period from Saturday 20 December 2025 to Monday 12 January 2026 inclusive.
Bay Road between the Frankston railway line and Nepean Highway
Nepean Highway (northbound) at the Bay Road intersection
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Access to Southland will be maintained
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Impacts
As with all major infrastructure projects, surrounding communities may experience some impacts during construction. The Project supports businesses and residents to continue to lie, 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. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we progress the delivery of SRL East at Cheltenham.
How we will manage our works
We will minimise the impacts to the community by:
Covering trucks to minimise dust
Monitoring noise, dust and vibration levels
Using noise blankets and hoarding to minimise noise, dust and light spill
Safely removing hazardous materials in accordance with regulations
