Breaking through in Dandenong
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We’ve permanently closed Webster Street at the level crossing and are building a new road under the rail line, connecting Princes Highway-Lonsdale Street to Cheltenham and Hammond roads.
We’ve also built a new walking and cycling path along Webster Street, connecting to the existing Dandenong Trail and providing safer pedestrian and cycling access under the rail line.
The new road underpass will reduce congestion, deliver a more reliable road network and prepare Dandenong for future development.
The boom gates were down for more than 60 minutes in the morning peak, with up to 10,000 vehicles using the crossing each weekday.
Timeline
The new road underpass connecting Princes Highway-Lonsdale Street to Cheltenham and Hammond roads will open in 2026 – 2 years ahead of schedule.
Getting rid of the Webster Street boom gates has made the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines boom gate free in 2025.
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