The level crossing at Evans Road, Lyndhurst was removed in October 2020 with a road bridge.
Evans Road was closed at the level crossing since 2005 for community safety. Removing the level crossing has restored local connections and access to important services, such as shops and schools.
Evans Road was the first of four remaining crossings on the Cranbourne line to go as part of the Cranbourne Line Upgrade Project. The vital upgrades will make the Cranbourne line free of level crossings, fully duplicated between Cranbourne and Dandenong, and deliver a brand-new Merinda Park Station.
These upgrades, along with the Metro Tunnel Project, will pave the way for more trains more often, a more reliable train network and 45 per cent more peak capacity on the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines.
On behalf of the Victorian Government, the Level Crossing Removal Project is removing 85 dangerous and congested level crossings across Melbourne by 2025.
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Evans Road now open
Evans Road opened to traffic for the first time in 15 years on Friday 30 October
30 Oct 2020
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Works notice – Merinda Park Station October works reminder
07 Oct 2021Merinda Park Station night works, travel and temporary carpark changes are continuing safely on the Cranbourne Line Upgrade with COVIDSafe plans in place to help protect workers and the community.
Works notice – Western Port Highway bridge to Evans Road October works
28 Sep 2021From 9pm Tuesday 26 October to 7am Friday 29 October 2021, we will work during the day and night in the rail corridor between Western Port Highway Bridge and Evans Road.