18 August 2026
to 1 October 2026
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 the train stabling facility (TSF). 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 SaturdayNight works: 6pm to 7am Monday to Sunday24 hour works : 7am to 7am Monday to Sunday
The following works will be carried out during August 2026.
Where When What we are doing What to expect Train stabling facility west, Heatherton
24 hour works: Ongoing to late 2026Building the WTE Earthworks and excavation Ground improvement works including piling and rolling activities Preparing for tunnelling Site investigations Safe management and removal of hazardous material Moving and connecting underground and above ground services Tree and vegetation removal Installing monitoring wells in Kingston Walk Linear Reserve Truck movements and oversized deliveries up to 24/7, including loading and unloading Workers in specialised protective clothing Workers in Kingston Walk Linear Reserve at times Workers and exclusion zones in Henry Street Linear Reserve at times Noise, vibration, light and dust. Piling and rolling activities may cause higher levels of noise and vibrations. These works will not be done at night Train stabling facility east, Heatherton
24 hour works: Ongoing to late 2026Building the ETE Earthworks and excavation Ground improvement works including piling and rolling activities Site investigations Safe management and removal of hazardous material Moving and connecting underground and above ground services Tree and vegetation removal Truck movements and oversized deliveries up to 24/7, including loading and unloading Workers in specialised protective clothing Workers and exclusion zones in Henry Street Linear Reserve at times Noise, vibration, light and dust. Piling and rolling activities may cause higher levels of noise and vibrations. These works will not be done at night New site access point at Old Dandenong Road TBM launch site, Clarinda
24 hour works: Ongoing through 2026
Building the Clarinda TBM launch site Preparing for tunnelling Moving and connecting underground and above ground services Ground improvement works Changed traffic conditions on Victory Road Truck movements and oversized deliveries up to 24/7, including loading and unloading Peace Road entry at Kingston Road closed until mid 2027 Noise, vibration, light and dust Kingston Road, Heatherton
Day/night works: Ongoing through 2026Road modification and reinstatement Moving and connecting underground and above ground services Traffic barrier movements Intermittent overnight road closures from Nicholas Grove to Clayton Road Changed traffic conditions between Warrigal Road and Clayton Road Access to homes will be maintained Moderate levels of noise, vibration, light and dust Changes to 631 bus route including closure of some bus stops between Nicholas Grove and Clayton Road Visit ptv.vic.gov.au and Big Build disruption map to plan your journey
Note: Timing of works may change due to weather or ground conditions.
Local traders remain open for business during works.
Additional short-term traffic changes will be in place around the Heatherton and Clarinda area as we complete site investigation works.
Heatherton Clarinda September works map
Map description
Heatherton and Clarinda traffic changes shows the train stabling facility in Heatherton and TBM launch site in Clarinda.
Icons show the location of the western tunnel entrance, eastern tunnel entrance, network support facility and Alex Fraser Clarinda Recycling.
Disruption zones on:
Kingston Road between Nicholas Grove and Clayton Road Peace Road between Kingston Road and Victory Road Victory Road between Peace Road and Clayton Road. Labels describe:
Changed traffic conditions, including lane and overnight road closures on Kingston Road, between Nicholas Grove and Dingley Bypass Changed traffic conditions including lane and overnight road closures on Kingston Road, between Dingley Bypass and Clayton Road Peace Road closed at Kingston Road and Victory Road until mid 2027 Follow traffic signage for detours.
There will be increasing major works activities, including earthworks and piling, across the train stabling facility site.
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 and managing hazardous materials in accordance with regulations and requirements Using wheel washers and rumble grids to remove mud and dirt from trucks leaving the site Using street sweepers to minimise mud and dirt on local roads 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.
