Transport changes in Parkville

As construction of the new Parkville Station continues, there will be some changes to how you drive, cycle and walk around the precinct.

Short-term traffic changes

Long-term road and lane closures

There are long-term road and lane closures in place during construction of the new Parkville Station.

Grattan Street is closed to vehicles between Elizabeth Street/Royal Parade and Bouverie Street.
From 11 July until the end of 2023, the Grattan Street eastbound lane, between Flemington Road and Elizabeth Street/Royal Parade, will temporarily reopen to maintain hospital drop-off/pick-up and access for emergency services, replacing the U-turn manoeuvre.
Vehicles will be able to travel eastbound on Grattan Street from Flemington Road and turn left onto Royal Parade. There will be no right-hand turn onto Elizabeth Street from Grattan Street.
Access to hospitals, hospital car park, and ambulances will be maintained at all times.
Barry Street, between Pelham and Grattan streets, is also closed to vehicles.
Elizabeth Street/Royal Parade northbound service lane is currently closed to vehicles from Haymarket Roundabout to north of the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Vehicles travelling northbound from Haymarket Roundabout are directed to the Elizabeth Street/Royal Parade northbound centre lane. Minor lane closures are in place on Haymarket Roundabout and Peel Street to assist with traffic flow for northbound traffic.

Pedestrians and cyclists

There will be changes to how pedestrians and cyclists travel in the area.

Cyclist changes map

Map of changes cycling routes in Parkville

Pedestrian access is maintained around the work site with localised diversions in place.

The western north-south pedestrian crossing across on Grattan Street, at the intersection of Grattan Street and Elizabeth Street/Royal Parade has been moved 70m west on Grattan Street.

There is a new bicycle route between Wreckyn and Pelham streets via the Flemington Road shared use path to provide a safe and convenient route while construction takes place on Grattan Street west. Cyclists travelling eastbound are advised to use this route.

Cyclists wanting to travel westbound on Grattan Street to Flemington Road are advised to use the Flemington Road shared use path, adjacent to the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, or to dismount and walk their bikes from Elizabeth Street/Royal Parade.

Cyclists travelling northbound along Elizabeth Street/Royal Parade from Haymarket Roundabout will be directed into a new bicycle path in the Elizabeth Street/Royal Parade northbound centre lane.

Pedestrian access is maintained on both sides of Grattan Street. These footpaths are for pedestrian access only. Cyclists are asked to walk their bicycles through these areas.

The entrance to the Medical Building on Grattan Street is available on the north side of Grattan Street. Access to the Alan Gilbert Building and the Doherty Institute is available on the south side of Grattan Street. All other entrances to the building remain unchanged.

There is a pedestrian crossing through the Grattan Street east site, enabling pedestrian access between University Square and the University of Melbourne Gate 10.

The pedestrian crossing previously located near Barry Street has moved approximately 50m south.

Public transport network

Trams will continue to run along Royal Parade and tram stop locations will remain the same.

Pedestrian access to the Route 19 Royal Melbourne Hospital/Royal Parade stop number 10 is maintained with localised pedestrian diversions in place.

Traffic and transport map

The route 505 bus stop at Royal Melbourne Hospital/Royal Parade is currently closed. Passengers are advised to use the alternative bus stop at Morrah Street/Royal Parade located 250m north on Royal Parade.

The route 401, 402 and 403 bus stop at Royal Melbourne Hospital/Grattan Street is currently closed. Passengers are advised to use the alternative bus stop on Wreckyn Street.

The bus routes 402 and 546 are currently not servicing bus stops Melbourne University/Grattan Street that are located on Grattan Street between Leicester and Bouverie streets. Passengers are advised to use the alternative bus stop on Bouverie Street, adjacent to 233-235 Bouverie Street.

Relocated bus stop map

Information about the changed bus routes and current timetables are available on the Public Transport Victoria website.