Major works have now been completed on a new six-lane road bridge over the Sunbury and Bendigo rail lines, as part of the Melton Highway Level Crossing Removal Project.
In January 2018, the level crossing was removed and the south side of the road bridge opened to cars, pedestrians and cyclists.
The northern side of the road bridge opened to traffic in August 2018. Finishing touches to the bridge and surrounds were completed in October 2018.
In addition to the level crossing removal, other improvements as part of this project included:
- new bike lanes and footpaths on the bridge
- the removal of existing pedestrian crossing infrastructure below the bridge
- new paths, vegetation, open space and lighting under and around the bridge
- the connection of Victoria and Sydenham roads under the bridge.
In the new open space near the old level crossing, the former Melton Highway boom gates have been made into an eye-catching sculpture.
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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Melton highway community update - April 2018
01 Apr 2018The Melton Highway project team had a busy start to the year, with the new southern bridge opening in late January and the level crossing removed shortly after.
Melton Highway Community Update – October 2017
01 Oct 2017In July, we safely completed the first stage of the new road bridge that will finally see the end to the congested level crossing on Melton Highway.