Major works on the Metro Tunnel Project are now underway in the Domain precinct to support construction of Anzac Station.
This page outlines a snapshot of works happening in the area, details of impacts and working hours, and downloads of notifications sent to nearby residents and businesses. Sign up for enews to receive notifications to your inbox.
Construction snapshot for September 2023
In September, works within the Domain precinct will include:
- kerb and footpath works
- station entrance construction
- Albert Road linear park construction
- utility connections
- St Kilda Road median works
- station box construction and fit out
- road resurfacing works
- testing trains in the tunnel.
For more information on these works, see the September 2023 Domain construction update (PDF, 2.7 MB).
Construction look ahead for 2023
Program is indicative and subject to change
Traffic and transport impacts
Oversized deliveries
- While most deliveries to the Anzac Station site will occur during normal hours, some deliveries to and from site that are classified as ‘oversized’ will be required outside of normal working hours and overnight.
- Whenever oversized deliveries are expected overnight, crews will be reminded of noise requirements on site.
Park Street
- The right turn from Park Street onto St Kilda Road is expected to reopen in mid-September.
- In early September, the east / west pedestrian crossing at Park Street will be closed to finish the final roadway.
St Kilda Road southbound
- Changes to cycling conditions with cyclists to merge with vehicles between Park Street and Domain Road.
- The right turn from St Kilda Road onto Kings Way remains closed.
- The northern pedestrian crossing at the Toorak Road tram stop will temporarily close in September.
- St Kilda Road will be closed each night in both directions, from 8pm to 6am, 12 to 15 September, with the southbound lanes closed between Dorcas Street and Toorak Road.
St Kilda Road northbound
- Traffic changes are in place from Arthur Street to Bowen Crescent.
- Changes to cycling conditions with cyclists to merge with vehicles between Toorak Road and Bowen Crescent.
- The left turn from Kings Way to St Kilda Road remains closed.
- St Kilda Road will be closed each night in both directions, from 8pm to 6am, 12 to 15 September, with the northbound lanes closed between Kings Way and Dorcas Street.
Albert Road
- Reopened to eastbound traffic between Kings Way and St Kilda Road from Friday 8 September.
- Westbound traffic and bicycle lanes closed (PDF, 289.3 KB) between St Kilda Road and Kings Way.
- Temporary diversions are in place for vehicle traffic, cyclists and pedestrians, at times, along Albert Road.
Bowen Lane
- Utility works require a closure of Bowen Lane until Saturday 16 September.
- A temporary pedestrian detour will remain in place from Bowen Lane to Bowen Crescent while stormwater and gas works are underway in this area. Access to buildings will be maintained at all times.
Kings Way and Albert Road intersection
- The intersection will be closed each night from Monday to Thursday for 3 weeks starting in late September.
Toorak Road and St Kilda Road intersection
- The intersection will be closed each night for 6 nights in late September.