The level crossing at Swanpool Avenue, Chelsea was removed in November 2021 by lowering the rail line into a trench, with Swanpool Avenue closed to vehicles.
We built a new road connection at Argyle Avenue and Thames Promenade was extended to the Nepean Highway. The Chelsea Road level crossing was also closed to vehicles.
The new road connection between Thames Promenade and the Nepean Highway creates a direct connection to major arterial roads, including the Mornington Peninsula Freeway and new Mordialloc Freeway.
A new Chelsea Station, with improved pedestrian and bus connections, was built as part of the project.
The boom gates at the 3 Chelsea level crossings were down for up to 40% of the morning peak, when up to 30 trains ran through the crossings.
Works started in 2020, with all level crossings from Edithvale to Bonbeach gone in late 2021.
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You can also text ECB to 0429 839 892 to sign up to alerts for traffic and construction impacts for the Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach level crossing removal projects.
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 – Birdwood Avenue pedestrian crossing closure
Current disruptions
Chelsea Station – car park closure
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The Chelsea Station car park will close from Sunday 12 July 2020 to early 2022.
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.
Chelsea Station precinct changes
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There will be access changes around Chelsea Station from October 2020 to mid 2022 to allow for level crossing removal works.
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 early 2022.
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 early 2022.
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.
Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach – pedestrian access changes
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Some pedestrian crossings across Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach are closed until early 2022.
Edithvale Station – pedestrian overpass closure
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The pedestrian overpass at Chelsea Station will be closed from 9pm Friday 21 January to 4am Monday 24 January, due to project works.
Bonbeach Station – pedestrian overpass closure
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The pedestrian overpass at Bonbeach Station will be closed from 9pm Friday 21 January to 4am Monday 24 January, due to project works.
Chelsea Station – pedestrian overpass closure
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The pedestrian overpass at Chelsea Station will be closed from 9pm Friday 21 January to 4am Monday 24 January, due to project works.
Frankston and Stony Point lines – buses replace trains
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Buses replace trains on the Frankston and Stony Point lines between Mordialloc, Frankston and Stony Point from 8.30pm Thursday 10 February to last service Sunday 13 February.
News
Featured video
End of major works at Edithvale Chelsea and Bonbeach
We've removed 5 level crossings in Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach stations with 4 new road connections and 3 new stations now open.
Image gallery
Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach station openings
Trains are now stopping at the new stations at Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach.
22 Nov 2021
Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach – September 2021
Progress photos of works to remove 5 level crossings in Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach
30 Sep 2021
Publications
Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach community update – December 2021
21 Dec 2021In November 2021, trains resumed on the Frankston line after we removed five dangerous and congested level crossings and opened three new stations in Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach.
Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach – Stakeholder Liaison Group
07 Dec 2021The Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach Stakeholder Liaison Group (SLG) has been established as a key avenue for community involvement during the level crossing removal projects.