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 – Fraser Avenue drainage upgrade
Works notice – Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach night works
Works notice – Edithvale piling works
Works notice – Edithvale underground service relocations
Current disruptions
Station Street, Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach – lane, car park and footpath closures
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From Wednesday 16 April to October 2020, there may be short periods of lane, carpark or footpath closures at some locations along Station Street through Aspendale, Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach.
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 to Bonbeach – lane closures and reduced on-street parking
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There will be on-going sections of lane closures and reduced speed limits along Station Street between Edithvale and Bonbeach from Saturday 5 September 2020.
Bonbeach – various lane closures, car parking and travel changes
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There will be various lane closures, car parking and access changes on Nepean Highway, Station Street, Monica Avenue and York Street, Bonbeach from Monday 5 October to late October.
Edithvale – various road closures, car parking and access changes
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There will be various road closures, car parking and access changes at times on Denman Avenue, The Esplanade, Bapaume Avenue, Station Street, Edithvale Road, Bank Road, Fraser Avenue and Correa Street Edithvale in October and November.
Nepean Highway and Station Street, Aspendale to 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. The bike lane on Station Street will also be temporarily closed during this time.
Bondi Road, Bonbeach – level crossing closure
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The Bondi Road, Bonbeach level crossing will be closed to vehicles from Monday 5 October to late October 2020.
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.
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 – September 2020
Progress photos from our Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach projects.
15 Sep 2020
Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach designs
Concept designs of Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach stations.
09 Dec 2019
Publications
Works notice – Fraser Avenue drainage upgrade
19 Oct 2020We’re upgrading and relocating the underground drainage Fraser Avenue, Edithvale between Station Street and French Avenue. These works will take place in stages from November 2020 to February 2021.
Works notice – Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach night works
08 Oct 2020We’ll be working at night within the rail corridor as part of level crossing removal works in Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach.