Major construction has begun to get rid of the dangerous and congested level crossing at Buckley Street in Essendon.
The level crossing will be removed by building a road underpass beneath the railway line, including new service roads to maintain local access.
Buckley Street is one of the key arterials in Melbourne’s inner north-west, connecting Keilor and Avondale Heights in the west with Mount Alexander Road in the east.
The boom gates are down for about 78 minutes during the morning peak, causing congestion, frustration and potential danger for the 11,000 vehicles that use it each day.
The benefits of the road underpass are that it:
- puts safety first
- preserves the heritage listed train station
- improves traffic flow and travel times
- requires no private property acquisition
- minimises disruption
- creates better connections and creates more open space.
Current Disruptions
Essendon Station: Long term car park closures
Category
Road
Affected suburbs
Description
As part of works associated with the Buckley Street Level Crossing Removal Project, there will be closures of the Sherbourne Street and Essendon Street car parks at Essendon Station.
View detailsOngoing intersection closures along Buckley Street, Essendon
Category
Road; Pedestrian; Bus
Affected suburbs
Description
Intersection closures are in place along Buckley Street from now until the end of the project. Traffic management will be in place throughout these works, and for your safety please observe all signage and instructions in place.
View detailsEssendon Station underpass closure
Category
Pedestrian; Train; Bus
Affected suburbs
Description
From Friday 29 June the central underpass at Essendon Station will be closed at the Russell Street entrance. To access the station and Rose Street, please use the northern underpass or the pedestrian crossing over the level crossings.
View detailsFeatured News
Major construction to remove Buckley Street level crossing
Major construction work has started to remove one of Victoria’s most dangerous level crossings at Buckley Street in Essendon.
05/06/2018
Buckley Street crossing removal begins
Work has begun to remove the dangerous and congested level crossing on Buckley Street in Essendon.
24/01/2018
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Buckley Street level crossing removal January 2018 update
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Buckley Street Community Update – June 2018
We’re beginning major work to remove the dangerous and congested level crossing at Buckley Street, Essendon, creating better traffic flow and a safer community.
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