The new Beaconsfield roundabout has opened to traffic after a 2 week construction blitz, boosting safety and improving traffic flow through the area.
The new roundabout at the intersection of Station Street, Beaconsfield Avenue and Goff Street will connect to the road bridge being built over the rail line when the Station Street level crossing removal project is completed in 2025.
With most of the bridge foundations now in place, the remaining 37 beams will be delivered to site next week and lifted into place on the south side of the bridge over the coming weeks.
To mark these major project milestones, a free community event will be held at Beaconsfield Station car park from 9.30am, Saturday 9 November, with children’s activities, a student artwork display and free food and coffee.
Removing the Station Street level crossing will improve safety and ease congestion for drivers who face lengthy delays when the boom gates are down for more than 28% of the morning peak.
Getting rid of these boom gates will help make the Pakenham Line level crossing free in 2025 and, together with the Metro Tunnel, will allow more trains to run.
