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 in 2020, with all level crossings from Edithvale to Bonbeach gone in late 2021.
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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 – night works in Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach, July 2021
Works notice – night works in Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach, June 2021
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 early 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 late 2021.
Station Street, Chelsea – northbound lane closure
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There will be intermittent northbound lane closures on Station Street between Chelsea Road and the Chelsea Station underpass from mid June to late 2021.
Bus routes 706, 858 and 902 – Chelsea Station bus stop closure
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The Chelsea Railway Station/Station Street bus stop will close from Thursday 17 June 2021 to early 2022. Bus route 706 (to Mordialloc), route 858 (both directions) and route 902 (both directions) will be impacted.
Chelsea Road, Chelsea – permanent level crossing closure
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The Chelsea Road, Chelsea level crossing is permanently closed from Monday 19 July.
Argyle Avenue, Chelsea – level crossing closure
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The Argyle Avenue, Chelsea level crossing is closed from Wednesday 21 July to early October 2021.
Bondi Road, Bonbeach – level crossing closure
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The Bondi Road, Bonbeach level crossing is closed from Friday 23 July to early October 2021.
Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach – station closures
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Frankston line trains run express through Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach stations until late 2021. There is no access to the station facilities during this time.
Edithvale Road, Edithvale – level crossing closure
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The Edithvale Road, Edithvale level crossing is closed from Sunday 25 July to early October 2021.
Frankston and Stony Point lines – buses replace trains
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Buses replace trains between Mordialloc and Frankston from 9pm to last service each night, Monday 2 August to Thursday 5 August
Frankston and Stony Point lines – buses replace trains
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Buses replace trains between Mordialloc, Frankston and Stony Point from Monday 13 September to November 2021.
Swanpool Avenue, Chelsea – permanent level crossing closure
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The Swanpool Avenue, Chelsea level crossing will permanently close on Wednesday 29 September.
News
Featured video
Five Frankston line level crossings to go in 2021
Five more dangerous and congested level crossings will be gone for good on the Frankston line this year.
Image gallery
Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach – February 2021
Progress photos from our Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach projects.
25 Feb 2021
Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach – December 2020
Progress photos from our Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach projects.
29 Dec 2020
Publications
Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach – Managing construction impacts
16 Jul 2021Our priority is to manage and mitigate impacts on the community.
Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach – Traffic changes during major works
16 Jul 2021Changes to level crossings for vehicles and pedestrians from July 2021.