The level crossing at Edithvale Road, Edithvale is being removed by lowering the rail line into a trench and building a new road at the current level.
The removal of this level crossing will include the construction of a new Edithvale Station, as well as a four-lane intersection with dedicated turning lanes over the rail line. This upgrade allows for the closure of the level crossing at Lochiel Avenue, with the next crossing at Edithvale Road only 500 metres away.
The boom gates at the Edithvale Road level crossing are down for an average of 42 minutes during the morning peak, when up to 30 trains run through the crossings. Current network plans to increase the number of trains running on the Frankston line, means more boom gate downtime.
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.
Construction started this year and all the level crossings from Edithvale to Bonbeach will be gone in 2022.
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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 75 dangerous and congested level crossings across Melbourne by 2025.
Current works notices
Works notice – February 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 early 2022.
Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach – impacts to pedestrian crossings
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There will be impacts to pedestrian crossings in Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach from August 2020 to late 2021.
Bus routes 706 and 902 – stop closures
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Bus Routes 706 (to Mordialloc) and 902 (to Airport West) will not service selected bus stops from Friday 4 September 2020 to early 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 early 2022. Changes include lane closures, reduced speeds, parking closures, footpath 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 late 2021.
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 late 2021.
Fraser Avenue, Edithvale – changed vehicle access
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There will be ongoing changes to vehicle access along Fraser Avenue between Station Street and French Avenue between Friday 20 November 2020 and early February 2021, including frequent closures at Station Street.
Station Street, Edithvale – road closure
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Station Street, Edithvale is closed to traffic between Edithvale Road and Fraser Avenue until 6pm Wednesday 31 March.
News
Featured video
Our winter blitz is underway
Our biggest level crossing removal blitz in Victoria’s history will be undertaken this winter
Image gallery
Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach – December 2020
Progress photos from our Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach projects.
29 Dec 2020
Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach – October 2020
Piling rigs are now on site in Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach.
26 Oct 2020
Publications
Works notice – Station Street Edithvale closure
01 Feb 2021To prepare for level crossing removal works in Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach, utility services are being upgraded and relocated along Station Street and Nepean Highway and surrounding side streets.
Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach – Stakeholder Liaison Group
29 Jan 2021The Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach Stakeholder Liaison Group (SLG) has been established as a key avenue for community involvement during the level crossing removal projects.