The level crossing at Edithvale Road in Edithvale is planned to be removed by lowering the rail line into a trench and building a new road at the current level.
The boom gates at the Edithvale Road level crossing are down for an average of 42 minutes during the 7:00am to 9:00am weekday peak.
The 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.
Therefore, the proposal to lower the rail line into a trench at Edithvale and Bonbeach, to remove the Edithvale Road and Bondi Road level crossings, and build two new stations, will proceed.
The EES process was finalised in December 2018, when the Federal Minister for the Environment gave approval on matters relevant to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.Work to remove the level crossing at Edithvale is planned to be completed before 2022.
Current disruptions
Frankston line – Buses replacing trains
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While works take place as part of level crossing removal works in Carrum, buses will replace trains on the Frankston line between Mordialloc and Frankston from 9:15pm Friday 18 January until the last service on Sunday 20 January 2019.
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What to expect during construction
During the construction period for the Edithvale and Bonbeach level crossing removals, there will be disruptions to trains, road closures, and an increase in traffic in the local area.
Frankston quarterly update - October 2018
Over the past few months there have been significant changes to the Frankston line, including the removal of the level crossings at Skye Road in Frankston and at Seaford Road in Seaford.