The level crossing on Old Geelong Road in Hoppers Crossing was removed in December 2021, with a new road bridge that directly connects Old Geelong Road to Princes Highway, creating safer and more reliable journeys.
The existing crossing is closed to traffic, making way for improved community spaces and new landscaped areas. Locals who walk or ride their bicycle to Hoppers Crossing Station will access the station using the existing pedestrian gates until a new overpass opens in 2022.
The boom gates at the former level crossing will remain in place until they are removed in 2022, to reduce disruption for rail passengers.
Located near important facilities such as hospitals, shopping centres and schools, the Old Geelong Road level crossing carried about 18,000 vehicles each day.
The boom gates in Hoppers Crossing were down for up to 36% of the morning peak, when up to 25 trains run through Old Geelong Road.
Nearby road and intersection upgrades, and the new overpass and improved community spaces at Hoppers Crossing Station will be complete in 2022.
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On behalf of the Victorian Government, the Level Crossing Removal Project is removing 85 dangerous and congested level crossings across Melbourne by 2025.
Current works notices
Works notice – Old Geelong Road February works
Works notice – Hoppers Junction car park upgrade works early 2022
Works notice – Old Geelong Road new bridge open Thursday 9 December
Works notice – Old Geelong Road level crossing gone Thursday 9 December
Works notice – Old Geelong Road road bridge works October to November
Works notice – Building the new southern connecting to Hoppers Crossing Station
Current disruptions
Federation Trail – shared use path detour
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Part of the Federation Trail near Hoppers Crossing station will be diverted around the construction site near Ballan Holden.
Hoppers Crossing Station – car park closure
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The Hoppers Crossing Station car park will be closed from Thursday 5 November 2020 to mid 2022.
Old Geelong Road, Morris Road, Heaths Road and Hoppers Crossing – changed traffic conditions
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Temporary travel changes including road and lane closures will be in place along Old Geelong Road, Morris Road and Heaths Road, Hoppers Crossing until mid 2022.
Princes Highway, Hoppers Crossing – changed traffic conditions
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Temporary travel changes will be in place on Princes Highway, Hoppers Crossing until mid 2022.
Hoppers Junction, Hoppers Crossing – road, pedestrian and car park access changes
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Car space closures and access changes will be in place in the Hoppers Junction shopping precinct from January to March 2022.
Heaths Road and Morris Road, Hoppers Crossing – intersection lane closures
Sections of road will be closed at the Heaths and Morris Road intersection in Hoppers Crossing in January.
Werribee Line – buses replace trains
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Buses replace trains on the Werribee Line between Laverton and Werribee from 8.30pm Friday 18 February to last train Wednesday 23 February.
News
Featured video
Old Geelong Road, Hoppers Crossing – 55th level crossing gone
We removed our 55th level crossing at Old Geelong Road with the opening of a new road bridge over the rail line.
Image gallery
Old Geelong Road, Hoppers Crossing – opening of the new road bridge
Photos of the vehicles travelling over the newly opened road bridge.
09 Dec 2021
Old Geelong Road Hoppers Crossing – finishing touches prior to opening new road bridge
Putting down the finishing touches and doing the last checks prior to opening the new road bridge.
02 Dec 2021
Publications
Works notice – Old Geelong Road February works
27 Jan 2022This letter provides an overview of construction activities and changes to the way you’ll travel from late January and throughout February.
Hoppers Crossing overpass and community spaces fact sheet
27 Jan 2022In 2022, the new overpass at Hoppers Crossing Station will open, providing a safe connection over the rail line for pedestrians, cyclists, and rail passengers.