Construction of State Library Station has entered a new phase, including works on the main station entrance, fit-out of the underground station and reinstatement of community space.
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.
For works around the southern end of Swanston Street, see the current works at Town Hall Station page.
Construction snapshot for August 2025
Construction works within the State Library Station precinct during August 2025 include:
- Station entrance and underground fit-out works at the La Trobe, A’Beckett and Franklin Street sites.
- Fit-out of the underground passenger connection to Melbourne Central Station.
- A’Beckett Street capping beam and worker shed removal.
- Public realm works on Swanston, La Trobe, Little La Trobe, Victoria and Franklin streets.
For more information on these works, see the August 2025 construction update. (PDF, 731.3 KB)
Traffic and transport impacts
Road impacts
- Swanston Street northbound between La Trobe and Little La Trobe streets is currently a shared lane for vehicles and cyclists.
- Literature Lane eastern entrance closed. Access maintained via the western entrance.
- A'Beckett Street closed between Swanston and Stewart streets.
- Stewart Street currently 1-way only in a southbound direction.
Franklin Street
Franklin Street has reopened to traffic in both directions between Elizabeth and Victoria streets.
- The left and right turn from Franklin Street to Elizabeth Street is open.
- The left turn from Franklin Street to Swanston Street (northbound) is open.
- The left and right turn from Franklin Street to Victoria Street is open.
- The left and right turn from Victoria Street to Franklin Street is open.
- The left and right turn from Elizabeth Street to Franklin Street is open.
- If you're travelling south on Swanston Street, the left and right turn into Franklin Street is open.
- You cannot continue south on Swanston Street past Franklin Street.
Pedestrian impacts
- La Trobe Street northern footpath closed directly adjacent to the work site.
- Intermittent partial closures of the Swanston Street western footpath are required between La Trobe and A'Beckett streets. Through access for pedestrians and access to businesses is being maintained (see map).
Groundwater monitoring
There will be intermittent partial footpath and overnight lane closures on Victoria, Franklin, Swanston, A’Beckett, Therry and Queensberry streets for groundwater monitoring. Traffic management will be in place to safely guide pedestrians, cyclists and motorists around the work areas.
Other works in the area
The following non-Metro Tunnel works are also occurring in the State Library Station precinct:
- In the coming months, Scape will commence work on their over station development at the corner of La Trobe and Swanston streets. Find out more on the over station developments page.
The map below shows the location of work sites and traffic and transport changes during construction.
