The level crossing at Cherry Street, Werribee was removed in March 2021 by building a road bridge over the rail line, connecting Tarneit Road and Princes Highway.
As part of the project the intersections at Wattle Avenue and Princes Highway, and Tarneit Road and Railway Avenue were upgraded and signalised.
Removing the level crossing has improved safety and provided more consistent travel times.
A well-lit pedestrian and cyclist underpass near the old Cherry Street level crossing site also opened in March 2021, safely connecting pedestrians and cyclists to homes and local shops on both sides of the rail line.
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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 – Kelly Street, Werribee car park works
Works notice – Cherry Street, Werribee - April works
Works notice – relocation of bus stops in Wattle Avenue
Works notice – major construction continues at Werribee Street
Works notice – Cherry Street, Werribee, Market Road and Railway Avenue intersection closure
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wyndham Park – pedestrian and cyclist path closure
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There will be pedestrian and cyclist detours in Wyndham Park from Wednesday 7 April to late May.
Kelly Street, Werribee – car parking changes
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On-street parking will be removed permanently from the eastern side of Kelly Street from Monday 12 April.
Werribee line – buses replace trains
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Buses replace trains on the Werribee line between Laverton and Werribee stations from 8.30pm Thursday 29 April to last service Thursday 6 May.
Geelong line – coaches replace trains
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Coaches will replace trains on the Geelong Line between Southern Cross and Geelong/Waurn Ponds from Thursday 30 April to Thursday 6 May
Werribee line – buses replace trains
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Buses replace trains on the Werribee line between Laverton and Werribee from 8.30pm Tuesday 25 May to the last service Sunday 30 May.
News
Featured video
Cherry Street, Werribee – 46th level crossing gone and new road bridge open
Cherry Street, Werribee is our 46th level crossing gone for good, with the new road bridge linking Tarneit Road to Princes Highway open months ahead of schedule.
Image gallery
Cherry Street 46th level crossing gone – March 2021
Photography of the new road bridge connecting Tarneit Road and Princes Highway in Werribee.
15 Mar 2021
Cherry Street – October 2020
Latest progress pictures on the Cherry Street Level Crossing Removal Project.
31 Oct 2020
Publications
Works notice – Kelly Street, Werribee car park works and site access
06 Apr 2021In April, we’ll start works to build 130 new and upgraded parking spaces as part of the Victorian Government’s Car Parks for Commuters program.
Works notice – major construction continues at Werribee Street
01 Apr 2021In April, we'll continue working to construct the new open space and landscape beneath the rail bridge.