The level crossing at Cherry Street, Werribee is being removed by building a road bridge over the rail line, connecting Tarneit Road and Princes Highway.
A well-lit underpass is also being built, which will safely connect pedestrians and cyclists to homes and local shops on both sides of the rail line.
As part of the project, we’re upgrading the intersections at Wattle Avenue and Princes Highway, and Tarneit Road and Railway Avenue.
Removing the level crossing will improve safety, increase connections on both sides of the rail line and provide more consistent travel times.
Major construction is well underway to remove the dangerous and congested level crossing at Cherry Street, which is expected to be removed in 2021, well ahead of the original 2022 target.
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If you’d like to receive text message project alerts about traffic and construction disruptions text Cherry to 0438 479 376.
On behalf of the Victorian Government, the Level Crossing Removal Project is removing 75 dangerous and congested level crossings across Melbourne by 2025.
Current works notices
Works notice – upcoming night works on Princes Highway, Werribee
Works notice – major works continue at Cherry Street, February
Current disruptions
Bus route 180 – stop closure
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The Route 180 bus stop (to Werribee Station) at Tarneit Road/Glenluss Street is closed from Tuesday 16 June 2020 to June 2021.
Cherry Street, Werribee – footpath closure
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A section of the eastern footpath on Cherry Street, Werribee will be closed from Monday 7 September to mid 2021. From October, pedestrians will also be detoured via Tarneit Road from Railway Avenue until mid 2021.
Bus route 153 – stop closures
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The route 153 bus stop (to Werribee Station) on Wattle Avenue/Princes Highway will be closed from Tuesday 6 October 2020 to early February 2021. The stop at Princes Highway/Wattle Avenue (to Williams Landing) is also closed from Monday 9 November 2020 to Saturday 6 March 2021.
Princes Highway/Wattle Avenue, Werribee – intersection closure and access changes
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Changes to vehicle movements at the intersection of Wattle Avenue and Princes Highway, Werribee will be in place from Wednesday 16 December to early March 2021. The Wattle Avenue and Princes Highway intersection will be closed overnight between 8pm and 5am each night from Wednesday 24 February to Friday 5 March.
Railway Avenue, Werribee – full and partial road closures
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Railway Avenue, Werribee will be fully closed to traffic, pedestrians and cyclists between Tarneit Road and Glen Street from Monday 4 January to early February, with partial closures until late February/early March.
Werribee Street, Werribee – lane closures
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There are intermittent day and night lane closures on Werribee Street from Wednesday 10 February to Friday 19 March.
Tower Road, Werribee – permanent access change
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Tower Road, Werribee will permanently become left in, left out from Princes Highway from Tuesday 23 February.
Princes Highway, Werribee – changed traffic conditions
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Princes Highway, near Wattle Avenue is reduced to one lane in both directions Tuesday 23 February to mid April. Speeds are reduced on Princes Highway near Werribee Street from Sunday 7 March to Saturday 20 March.
Railway Avenue/Tarneit Road, Werribee – intersection closure
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The Railway Avenue and Tarneit Road intersection will be closed between 8pm and 5am each night from Wednesday 24 February to Friday 5 March.
Cherry Street, Werribee – permanent level crossing closure
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Cherry Street, Werribee is permanently closed to traffic at the level crossing when the new road bridge opens on Thursday 11 March.
Werribee line – buses replace trains
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Buses replace trains on the Werribee line at various times from 8.30pm Friday 19 March to last service Wednesday 24 March.
Werribee Street, Werribee – road closure
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Werribee Street will be closed between Cottrell Street and Princes Highway from Friday 19 March to Saturday 27 March.
Market Road/Railway Avenue, Werribee – intersection closure
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Market Road, Werribee is closed at the Market Road and Railway Avenue intersection from Monday 29 March to Monday 31 May.
Werribee line – buses replace trains
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Buses replace trains on the Werribee line between Laverton and Werribee stations from 8.30pm to last service on Wednesday 31 March.
News
Featured video
Werribee Street – 45th level crossing gone with more on the way for the west
Werribee Street is our 45th level crossing that we've removed, with more exciting news announced for the west.
Image gallery
Cherry Street – October 2020
Latest progress pictures on the Cherry Street Level Crossing Removal Project.
31 Oct 2020
Cherry Street - September 2020
Latest progress pictures on the Cherry Street Level Crossing Removal Project.
30 Sep 2020
Publications
Works notice – upcoming night works on Princes Highway, Werribee
05 Feb 2021As part of the Wattle Avenue and Princes Highway intersection upgrade, in late February we’ll lay new asphalt on Princes Highway and widen the road.
Works notice – major works continue at Cherry Street, February
02 Feb 2021This page provides an overview of the changes to the way you’ll travel and construction activities that you may notice throughout February.