Summer road and rail disruptions in the north east

Works are underway in the north east during summer as part of Victoria's Big Build.

The Fitzsimons Lane Upgrade will improve safety and efficiency for motorists and pedestrians in Melbourne’s north, by adding traffic lights to congested intersections, and adding walking and cycling connections to the local area.

Other works are being completed as part of the North East Link Project and the Level Crossing Removal Project’s Hurstbridge Line Duplication.

See below map for more information.

See a larger version of the road and public transport disruptions map for the north east (PDF, 1.0 MB)

Fitzsimons Lane Upgrade road disruptions

All construction on the Fitzsimons Lane Upgrade will cease over the Christmas period from 23 December 2021 until early January 2022.

Main Road and Fitzsimons Lane intersection

There’ll be major construction to install traffic lights with closures and detours via Bolton and Bridge streets from Tuesday 4 January to Sunday 13 February 2022.

See more information about disruptions to the Main Road and Fitzsimons Lane intersections

Porter Street

We’re working underground and overhead to safely construct new drainage, relocate gas pipes and build new pavement.

To do these works there’ll be a lane closure along Porter Street west of the roundabout until January and a southbound lane closure through the roundabout until February.

See more information about the disruptions affecting Porter Street

Foote Street

We’ll continue service relocations including the under-grounding of some power cables in preparation for the upgraded intersection.

There’ll be lanes closed in each direction on Williamsons Road between Serpells Road and Atkinson Street until January. In January there’ll also be additional slip lane closures across the intersection.

See more information about the disruptions affecting Foote Street

Hurstbridge Line Duplication disruptions

Rail

Buses replace trains on the Mernda and Hurstbridge lines from 2 to 9 January 2022. All replacement buses arrive and depart from Parliament Station in the CBD.

Please visit the PTV website or call 1800 800 007 for more information and to plan your journey.

For more information, please visit the Level Crossing Removal Project website.

North East Link Project road disruptions

As works progress there’ll be up to 55 car spaces closed at Watsonia Station.

For more information, please visit the North East Link Project website.