18 November 2025 to 1 February 2026

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

24 hour works: 7am Monday to midnight Saturday

WhereWhen What we are doing What to expect
SRL worksite on Clayton Road, Clayton

Day works: Ongoing

24 hour works: Until early 2026

  • Preparing to excavate the station site
  • 24 hour works from 7am Monday to midnight Saturdays
  • Overnight works on two Sundays from Sunday 30 November to mid December
  • Increased truck and heavy vehicle movements
  • Moderate levels of noise, light, dust and vibration
  • Intermittent overnight deliveries

Clayton Road, Clayton

Day works: Ongoing 
  • Preparing to excavate the station site
  • Signal modification works
  • Lane closures between Colonel Street and Dunstan Street
Carinish Road, Clayton Day works: Ongoing
  • Signal modification works
  • Site maintenance
  • Lane closure between Clayton Road and Mary Street for up to 2 days in early December
  • Intermittent lane and footpath closures
Madeleine Road, Clayton Day works: Ongoing
  • Site establishment
  • Intermittent lane and footpath closures

Holiday shutdown

There will be no Suburban Rail Loop works during the holiday period from Saturday 20 December 2025 to Monday 13 January 2026 inclusive.

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. Clayton shopping precinct remains open and accessible throughout these works.

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
  • Pedestrian and cyclist detours in place.

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