We’re removing the dangerous and congested level crossing by closing Webster Street at the level crossing and building a new road under the rail line, connecting Princes Highway-Lonsdale Street to Cheltenham and Hammond roads.
We’re setting up one of our construction site offices along Thomas Street in Dandenong and starting early works, including getting ready to relocate one of Melbourne’s major gas pipelines later this year.
Built in 1969, this pipeline is 36km long, 75cm in diameter and runs right through the heart of Dandenong. The project will relocate part of the pipeline to build the new road underpass.
Crews are on site looking for underground utilities, installing site offices and fencing, preparing the ground for heavy machinery and getting ready to start piling works for the foundations of the new road underpass.
Webster Street will be closed to vehicles at the level crossing in late 2025, and the new road underpass will open in 2026, 2 years ahead of schedule.
Getting rid of the Webster Street level crossing later this year will make the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines boom gate free, changing the way people live, work and travel. Also opening this year, the Metro Tunnel will connect the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines with five new underground stations in the city, and the Sunbury Line in the north.
The project includes a new walking and cycling path under the Dandenong Creek rail bridge, connecting to the Dandenong Creek Trail connecting residents to local shops and services in Dandenong's CBD. The new walking and cycling path will open later this year.
