The level crossing at Blackburn Road in Blackburn has been removed, with the rail line now lowered under Blackburn Road.
This project included major enhancements to the existing Blackburn Station for better integration with Blackburn Village and improve the way people move around the precinct.
A new walking and cycling path between Blackburn and Nunawading were built, along with pedestrian crossings over the rail cutting at Cottage Street and King Street/Oliver Avenue, connecting the north and south sides.
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Solar and biodiesel power traffic lights
The Blackburn Road Level Crossing Removal Project has delivered environmental benefits to the local community by using a solar and biodiesel generator to power traffic lights.
06/08/2018
Ten level crossings removed since 2015
After 41 days of 24/7 work the Belgrave/Lilydale line reopened on Monday 6 February with trains travelling underneath both Blackburn and Heatherdale roads.
06/02/2017
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Blackburn and Mitcham walking and cycling paths
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Blackburn Station - Completed
Blackburn Station after the level crossing works were completed
16/05/2018
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Blackburn Road community update - May 2017
The Blackburn Road Level Crossing Removal Project will be fully completed by the end of July.
Blackburn Road community update – March 2017
After 41 days of around-the-clock construction, the Blackburn Road level crossing is now gone forever.
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