The boom gates at Cave Hill Road, Lilydale will soon be gone for good, a year ahead of schedule.
We will close the level crossing at Cave Hill Road, Lilydale and build a new pedestrian underpass to provide a safer connection across the rail line, with links to future pedestrian and cycling paths.
Construction will start in December 2023, with the new pedestrian underpass opening ahead of schedule in 2024, helping to make the Lilydale Line level crossing free in 2024.
We are establishing workforce facilities adjacent to the rail corridor on Melba Avenue, opposite Lilydale High School, and a construction laydown area on the non-residential side of Taylor Street.
These site establishment works will continue until Friday 22 December, and resume from Monday 8 January 2024.
See our most recent works notice and our December community update for more information.
Cave Hill Road will permanently close at the level crossing from Wednesday 24 January so we can build the new pedestrian underpass.
Vehicles can cross the rail line at nearby John Street or Main Street.
Pedestrian access across the rail line will be maintained while we work. On the occasions we need to close the pedestrian crossing between Cave Hill Road and Melba Avenue, we will provide alternative, safe routes for pedestrians and cyclists to cross the rail line.
Along with the level crossing removals at Croydon and Ringwood East, removing the boom gates at Cave Hill Road will make the Lilydale Line boom gate free in 2024, improving safety and paving the way for more trains, more often on Melbourne’s second-busiest train line.
