- Published:
- Tuesday 22 December 2015
Construction is underway at the dangerous and congested Furlong Road level crossing, one of 50 that will be removed by the Andrews Labor Government.
Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan and Minister for Roads and Road Safety Luke Donnellan visited Furlong Road today to mark the start of works and outline a massive program of works that will be carried out across Victoria’s train, tram and road network this summer.
Work will ramp up at eight level crossings this summer, affecting train services on the Frankston, Sunbury, Glen Waverley, Belgrave, Lilydale and Bendigo lines at various times in January, as well as nearby roads.
Maintenance works will also affect services on the Glen Waverley, Belgrave and Lilydale lines, and coaches will replace trains on the Albury line in late December for track upgrade works.
The removal of the Burke Road level crossing and construction of a new tram stop will affect tram services on Route 72 between Glenferrie Road and Camberwell Junction, and construction of a new platform stop on the corner of Clarendon Street and Normanby Road will affect sections of routes 12, 96, 109 at different times.
A major upgrade to the Moonee Ponds Junction will require buses to replace trams for parts of routes 59 and 82 for 12 days between Saturday, 16 January and Wednesday, 27 January 2016. Roads around the junction will also be closed overnight during the works to enable them to be carried out safely and efficiently.
Lanes on the West Gate Bridge will be closed from Boxing Day to 8 January to enable critical maintenance works to be carried out. Drivers will still be able to use the West Gate Bridge in both directions, but delays are expected.
For detailed information and to plan your journey, visit vicroads.vic.gov.au or ptv.vic.gov.au. To find out more about level crossing removal works and the Labor Government’s plan to reduce congestion, improve safety and create local jobs, visit levelcrossings.vic.gov.au.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan
“After years of excuses and delay, we’re getting rid of dangerous, congested crossings at Furlong Road and across Melbourne, to make local communities safer, reduce road congestion and create space to run more trains.”
“Works to build a better train, tram and road network will ramp up over summer. It will cause disruption, but it’s worth it for the benefits it will bring, making it easier to get to work, school and home again safer and sooner.”
Quotes attributable to Minister for Roads and Road Safety Luke Donnellan
“We’re taking advantage of a quieter time on our road and rail network to get on with removing dangerous and congested level crossings, and undertake critical maintenance and upgrade works across Melbourne.”
Quotes attributable to Member for St Albans Natalie Suleyman
“We promised to remove this dangerous and congested level crossing in the heart of our community and I’m proud to be part of the Andrews Labor Government that will finally get rid of it.”
Metropolitan rail
| From | To | Type of works | Alternate travel arrangements |
| Sunday 3 January – from 3am | Saturday 9 January – until 4am | Main and Furlong roads
level crossing removals |
Buses will replace Sunbury line trains between Sunbury and Sunshine. |
| Saturday 2 January – from 1.30am | Sunday 17 January | Burke Road level crossing removal | Buses will replace Glen Waverley line trains between Burnley and Glen Waverley. |
| Saturday 16 January – from 3am | Sunday 17 January – until 4am | Blackburn and Heatherdale roads level crossing removals | Buses will replace Belgrave/Lilydale line trains between Ringwood and Box Hill. |
| Saturday 23 January – from 1.30am | Tuesday 26 January | North, McKinnon and Centre roads level crossing removals | Buses will replace Frankston line trains between Caulfield and Mordialloc stations. |
| Wednesday 27 January | Sunday 31 January | North, McKinnon and Centre roads level crossing removals | Buses will replace Frankston line trains between Caulfield and Moorabbin stations. |
| Sunday 31 January | Sunday 31 January | Metro maintenance works | Buses will replace trains between Parliament and Camberwell/Richmond-Darling. |
Regional rail
| From | To | Type of works | Alternate travel arrangements |
| Sunday 27 December | Monday 28 December | Track upgrade works on Albury line | Coaches will replace trains between Southern Cross Station and Albury. |
| Sunday 3 January | Friday 8 January | Main and Furlong roads
level crossing removals |
Coaches will replace V/Line trains between Southern Cross Station and Gisborne for Bendigo and Echuca services, and between Southern Cross Station and Bendigo for Swan Hill services. |
Trams
| From | To | Type of works | Alternate travel arrangements |
| Saturday 2 January | Saturday 2 January | Burke Road level crossing removal | Buses replacing Route 72 trams between Glenferrie Road and Camberwell Junction. |
| Sunday 3 January- from 11pm | Thursday 14 January | Tram upgrade works on corner of Clarendon Street and Normanby Road | Route 12 trams will operate as Route 12a in two sections. |
| Sunday 3 January - from 6pm | Friday 15 January – until 11am | Tram upgrade works on corner of Clarendon Street and Normanby Road | Route 96 trams will operate as Route 96a in two sections
Buses will replace trams between the sections, diverting around the work zone. |
| Sunday 3 January - from 11pm | Thursday 14 January | Tram upgrade works on corner of Clarendon Street and Normanby Road | Route 109 trams will operate as Route 109a between Box Hill and Southern Cross Station/Spencer St, with buses will replacing trams between Southern Cross Station and Port Melbourne. |
| Thursday 7 January | Monday 11 January | Burke Road level crossing removal | Buses replacing Route 72 trams between Glenferrie Road and Camberwell Junction. |
| Saturday 16 January | Wednesday 27 January | Moonee Ponds Junction upgrade | Route 82 and 59 trams will be affected during the tram upgrade work. Buses will be replacing tram services for part of the journey. |
Roads
| From | To | Type of works | Alternate travel arrangements |
| Saturday 26 December – from 7pm | Friday 8 January – until midnight | West Gate Bridge maintenance works | Lanes closed, expect delays or seek an alternative route. |
| Saturday 2 January – from 8pm | Friday 22 January – until 5am | Main Road level crossing removal | Main Road, St Albans level crossing closed to road traffic, detours will be in place. |
| Sunday 3 January - from 11pm | Friday 15 January - until 5am | Tram upgrade works on corner of Clarendon Street and Normanby Road | Clarendon and Spencer Streets will be closed between Flinders Street and City Road, seek alternative route. |
| Sunday 3 January - from 11pm | Friday 15 January - until 5am | Tram upgrade works on corner of Clarendon Street and Normanby Road | Normanby Road will be closed from Montague Street, seek alternative route. |
| Sunday 3 January - from 11pm | Friday 15 January - until 5am | Tram upgrade works on corner of Clarendon Street and Normanby Road | Whiteman Street will be closed between Kings Way and City Road, seek alternative route. |
| Tuesday 5 January – from 8pm | Wednesday 13 January – until 5am | Burke Road level crossing removal | The level crossing on Burke Road, near Gardiner Station, will be closed to road traffic, detours will be in place. |
| Friday 15 January | Sunday 17 January | Blackburn Road level crossing removal | Blackburn level crossing closed to road traffic, motorists should seek alternative routes. |
| Saturday 16 January | Thursday 21 January – until 5.00am | Moonee Ponds Junction upgrade | Mount Alexander Road between Davies Street and Moonee Ponds Junction closed, detours will be in place. |
| Saturday 16 January | Thursday 21 January – until 5.00am | Moonee Ponds Junction upgrade | Ascot Vale Road between Young Street and Moonee Ponds Junction closed, detours will be in place. |
| Saturday 16 January | Thursday 28 January – until 5.00am | Moonee Ponds Junction upgrade | Pascoe Vale Road between Wilson Street and Moonee Ponds Junction closed, seek an alternate route. |
| Thursday 21 January
(between 10.00pm and 5.00am) |
Thursday 28 January | Moonee Ponds Junction upgrade | Mount Alexander Road between Davies Street and Moonee Ponds Junction closed, detours will be in place. |
| Thursday 21 January
(between 10.00pm and 5.00am) |
Thursday 28 January | Moonee Ponds Junction upgrade | Ascot Vale Road between Young Street and Moonee Ponds Junction closed, detours will be in place. |
| Friday 22 January | Monday 1 February | North Road level crossing removal | North Road, Ormond level crossing closed to road traffic, motorists should seek alternative routes. |
| Thursday 21 January | Monday 1 February | McKinnon Road level crossing removal | McKinnon level crossing closed to road traffic, motorists should seek alternative routes. |