The Reservoir level crossing is being removed by building a rail bridge over High Street and constructing a new Reservoir Station.
By elevating the rail line over High Street, we will create new direct connections between Edwardes Street and Broadway.
As part of the project, we’re building a new public plaza and improving shared use paths for pedestrians and cyclists.
A total of 36,000 vehicles travel through this crossing each day. The boom gates at High Street are down for 24 minutes during the two-hour morning peak.
Major construction has started, with project completion expected in 2020.
Current disruptions
Reservoir Station – Long term car park closures
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To accommodate temporary station buildings, site facilities and construction equipment for the Reservoir Level Crossing Removal Project, all rail passenger car parks at Reservoir Station will close from 15 January 2019 until early 2020.
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Macartney Street Reservoir – Northbound closure
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Macartney Street, Reservoir will be closed in the northbound direction between Cheddar Road and Sutton Street from January 2019 until early 2020.
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Reservoir bus interchange closure
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The bus interchange located in the Reservoir Station precinct will close from 27 January 2019 until early 2020.
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Reservoir Station – Bicycle storage changes
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To allow for project works, existing Parkiteer facilities and bike hoops at Reservoir Station will be removed from 18 February, with temporary bike storage available from 1 March 2019
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Regent Station, Reservoir - Pedestrian detours
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While car park extensions are underway at Regent Station there will be no pedestrian access between Powell Street and the existing car park. Pedestrian access is available from Powell Street to Regent Station via Price Street
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Regent Station – Road impacts on Powell Street
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Drainage works will take place on Powell Street from Thursday 14 February to Thursday 28 February between 7:00am and 6:00pm Monday to Friday.
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News
Featured video
We chat to locals in Reservoir
Locals tell us what they think of the High Street level crossing.
Image gallery
Reservoir level crossing project design
Designs for the removal of the Reservoir level crossing
26 Sep 2018
Publications
High Street, Reservoir Community Update – January 2019
Since October 2018, we have been working hard to prepare for major construction to remove the Reservoir level crossing and build a brand new Reservoir Station.
Reservoir level crossing removal project – Frequently asked questions
Why have you decided on a rail bridge design for the removal of the Reservoir level crossing? After a detailed options assessment, it has been decided that the dangerous level crossing at Reservoir w