We’ve marked a major milestone, with 85 dangerous and congested level crossings now gone for good with the opening of a new road bridge in Beaconsfield.
The Station Street level crossing has been removed and the new McKenna Drive bridge has opened, connecting Beaconsfield Avenue to Kenilworth Avenue over the Pakenham Line.
The opening of the new McKenna Drive bridge will improve safety and keep traffic flowing in the Beaconsfield area by separating trains and vehicles.
Works in the area will continue over the coming months to complete roundabout, road, landscaping and lighting works.
With this dangerous level crossing gone, the Pakenham Line is one step closer to being level crossing free later this year, with just 2 sets of boom gates to go from Melbourne’s busiest rail line.
Passengers on the Pakenham Line will also have access to 5 new state-of-the-art underground stations when the Metro Tunnel opens later this year.
In total, we’re removing 110 dangerous and congested level crossings in Melbourne by 2030, with 85 already gone for good.
