Works are underway in Heatherton and Clarinda to deliver Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East for Melbourne and Victoria.
What we are doing
Train stabling facility, Heatherton
Building the eastern tunnel entrance (ETE) and western tunnel entrance (WTE)
Building a permanent network support facility (NSF)
Moving underground and above ground services.
Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) launch site, Clarinda
Building the Clarinda tunnel access structures (TAS)
Connecting underground services.
Day works: 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 7am to 1pm Saturday Night works: 6pm to 7am Monday to Sunday 24 hour works: 7am to 7am Monday to Sunday
Where
When
What we are doing
What to expect
Train stabling facility west, Heatherton
24 hour works: Ongoing to mid 2026
Building the WTE including earthworks, concreting, ground improvement, capping beam construction, excavation, diaphragm wall construction and sheet piling
Site investigations
Safe management and removal of hazardous material
Building hoarding
Works up to 24 hours from 7am Monday to midnight Saturdays
Workers in specialised protective clothing as we continue safe removal of hazardous materials
Workers in Kingston Walk Linear Reserve and Henry Street Linear Reserve at times for site investigations
Increasing levels of noise, vibration, light and dust
Truck movements and oversized deliveries
Train stabling facility east, Heatherton
24 hour works: Ongoing to mid 2026
Site investigations
Vegetation removal
Earthworks and excavation activities
Extending hoarding
Installing temporary fencing and lighting
Moderate levels of noise, vibration, light and dust
Truck movements and oversized deliveries
TBM launch site, Clarinda
24 hour works: Ongoing to mid 2026
Building the Clarinda TBM launch site, including civil works, concrete slab construction, excavation and ground improvement
Moving and connecting underground services
Changed traffic conditions on Victory Road
Peace Road entry at Kingston Road closed until mid 2026. Entry to Peace Road via Victory Road
Moderate levels of noise, vibration, light and dust
Truck movements and oversized deliveries
Dingley Bypass, Heatherton
Night works: Ongoing to early February 2026
Moving and connecting underground services
Intermittent northbound overnight road closures from Kingston Road to Clarinda Road for up to 8 nights
Intermittent southbound overnight lane closures from Clarinda Road to Kingston Road for up to 8 nights
Kingston Road, Heatherton
Day/night works: Ongoing to February 2026
Road reinstatement
Lighting installation
Moving and connecting underground and above ground services
Traffic barrier movements
Extending hoarding
Eastbound lane closure between Dingley Bypass and Clayton Road until February 2026
Intermittent overnight road closures from Nicholas Grove to Clayton Road
Changed traffic conditions between Warrigal Road and Clayton Road with traffic management in place
Changes to 631 bus route including closure of some bus stops between Nicholas Grove and Clayton Road
Access to homes will be maintained
Increasing levels of noise, vibration, light and dust
Note: Timing of works may change due to weather or ground conditions.
Local traders remain open for business during works.
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
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
Using water and dust suppressants
Maintaining access to homes and businesses.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we progress the delivery of SRL East at Heatherton and Clarinda.
