The level crossing at Cardinia Road, Pakenham was removed in December 2020, with traffic now safely travelling over the new road bridge.
More than 23,000 vehicles travelled through the Cardinia Road level crossing each day, where the boom gates held up traffic for a third of the morning peak.
With the new road bridge now open, congestion is reduced, and safety improved for the growing community and surrounding suburbs.
Removing the Cardinia Road level crossing is part of the Victorian Government $15 billion investment in projects to improve the Pakenham line.
On behalf of the Victorian Government, the Level Crossing Removal Project is overseeing the removal of 75 dangerous and congested level crossings across Melbourne by 2025.
Current works notices
Works notice – Henry/Bridge Road and Cardinia Road works August
Works notice – Henry/Bridge Road and Cardinia Road intersection upgrade
Current disruptions
Cardinia Road, Pakenham – changed traffic conditions and pedestrian access changes
PAKENHAM LINE
There will be ongoing traffic changes and pedestrian access changes as part of the Henry Road upgrade until late 2021.
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Cardinia Road, Pakenham – new open space complete
We recently opened new open space under the Cardinia Road, Pakenham bridge.
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Cardinia Road open space event
The new open space under the Cardinia Road bridge is now open.
22 Apr 2021
Cardinia Road, Pakenham boom gate removal
The lights and bells are a distant memory at Cardinia Road, Pakenham, with the boom gates now gone.
25 Feb 2021
Publications
Works notice – Henry/Bridge Road and Cardinia Road works August
29 Jul 2021Works have commenced on the Henry/Bridge Road and Cardinia Road intersection upgrade.To safely complete these works, there will be directional closures on Henry Road and Cardinia Road overnight.
Works notice – Henry/Bridge Road and Cardinia Road intersection upgrade
19 Jul 2021In December 2020, we removed the level crossing at Cardinia Road. As part of additional works, we are upgrading the Henry/Bridge Road and Cardinia Road intersection.