The level crossing at Edithvale Road, Edithvale was removed in November 2021 by lowering the rail line into a trench and building a new road at the current level.
The removal of this level crossing included the construction of a new Edithvale Station, as well as a 4-lane intersection with dedicated turning lanes over the rail line. This upgrade allowed for the closure of the level crossing at Lochiel Avenue, with the next crossing at Edithvale Road only 500m away.
Edithvale Station opening brochure
The boom gates at the Edithvale Road level crossing were down for an average of 42 minutes during the morning peak, when up to 30 trains ran through the crossings.
The Edithvale–Bonbeach Level Crossing Removal Project was subject to an Environment Effects Statement (EES) process, due to its proximity to the Edithvale–Seaford Wetlands. In September 2018, the Minister for Planning’s Assessment of the EES for Edithvale and Bonbeach found that the rail-under-road option would not threaten the wetlands.
Works started in 2020, with all level crossings from Edithvale to Bonbeach gone in late 2021.
For regular information about the progress of this project, sign up for email updates.
You can also text ECB to 0429 839 892 to sign up to alerts for traffic and construction impacts for the Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach level crossing removal projects.
On behalf of the Victorian Government, the Level Crossing Removal Project is removing 85 dangerous and congested level crossings across Melbourne by 2025.
Works notices
Works notice – night works in Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach
Current disruptions
Edithvale Station – car park closure
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The Edithvale Station car park will close from Wednesday 1 July 2020 to mid 2022.
Station Street, Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach – changed traffic conditions
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There will be changed traffic conditions along Station Street, between Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach from September 2020 through to mid 2022. Changes include lane closures, reduced speeds, parking closures, and bike lane closures.
Nepean Highway, Aspendale, Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach – lane closures
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Nepean Highway will be reduced to two northbound lanes and one southbound lane between Birdwood Street, Aspendale and the Patterson River bridge, Bonbeach from Monday 5 October 2020 to mid 2022.
Bonbeach – various lane closures, car parking and access changes
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There will be various lane closures, car parking and access changes on Nepean Highway, Station Street, Breeze Street, Monica Avenue and York Street, Bonbeach from Monday 5 October 2020 to mid 2022.
Mordialloc Station – car park changes
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Two accessible car parking spaces at Mordialloc Station have been relocated to the spaces directly opposite until late 2023.Please observe signage and instructions in place during this time....
Station Street – road surfacing works
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As part of the finishing works in Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach, we’ll be undertaking road profiling and asphalting works on sections of Station Street between First Avenue, Aspendale and Mernda Avenue, Bonbeach from mid March to mid May. To minimise traffic disruption, the works will occur in stages.
News
Featured video
End of major works at Edithvale Chelsea and Bonbeach
We've removed 5 level crossings in Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach stations with 4 new road connections and 3 new stations now open.
Image gallery
Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach station openings
Trains are now stopping at the new stations at Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach.
22 Nov 2021
Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach – September 2021
Progress photos of works to remove 5 level crossings in Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach
30 Sep 2021
Publications
Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach community update – April 2022
14 Apr 2022Works are now underway to put the finishing touches on the Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach projects, to be completed between now and mid 2022.
Works notice – Access to groundwater boreholes
12 Apr 2022From Wednesday 27 April to early May 2022, our team will be taking groundwater samples from various existing boreholes located near Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach..