Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP)

The project will remove 110 level crossings by 2030, with 85 already gone for good, improving safety and reducing congestion across Melbourne.

Detailed information can be found at theLevel Crossing Removal Project website.

ICN Victoria is supporting the Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP) with Industry Engagement by providing the Supply Chain with regular updates and information on the status of the current works.

Current Works

South Eastern Program Alliance (SEPA)

Consisting of - Laing O'Rourke, Jacobs, Metro Trains Melbourne and LXRP.

Coolstore Road, Croydon

• Removal of one (1) level crossing by building a rail bridge over the road, a new Croydon Station and a new transport hub.

Dublin Road, Ringwood East

• Removal of one (1) level crossing by lowering the rail line under road and building a new Ringwood East Station.

Bedford Road, Ringwood

• Removal of one (1) level crossing by lowering the rail line under the road.

North Western Program Alliance (NWPA)

Consisting of - John Holland, Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR), Metro Trains Melbourne and LXRP.

Coburns and Exford roads, Melton

• Removal of two (2) level crossings by elevating the rail line over the roads, and building a new Melton Station.
• The level crossings are due to be removed in 2026.

Webster Street, Dandenong South

• Removal of one (1) level crossing by closing Webster Street at the level crossing and building a new road under the rail line, connecting Princes-Highway-Lonsdale Street to Cheltenham and Hammond roads.
• The level crossing is due to be removed in 2026.

Western Program Alliance (WPA)

Consisting of McConnell Dowell, Arup, Mott MacDonald, Metro Trains Melbourne and LXRP.

Ballarat Station Upgrade

• Upgrading Ballarat Station to improve accessibility, safety and connectivity for public transport users by building an accessible pedestrian overpass, with a passenger lift and stairs on each platform.
• Construction is due to be completed in 2026.

West Tarneit Station

• Building a new station in Tarneit's west, located near the corner of Leakes and Davis roads.
• Construction is due to be completed in 2026.

Old Calder Highway and Watsons Roads, Diggers Rest

• Removal of two (2) level crossings by building road bridges at Old Calder Highway and Watsons Road.
• The level crossings are due to be removed in 2025.

Southern Program Alliance (SPA)

Consisting of Lendlease, ACCIONA/Coleman Rail, WSP, Metro Trains Melbourne and LXRP.

Champion and Maddox roads, Newport

• Getting rid of two (2) level crossings by building rail bridges over Maddox Road and closing Champion Road. We'll extend Akuna Road to connect Champion Road to Maddox Road.
• The level crossings are due to be removed in 2026.

McDonald and Bear streets, Mordialloc and Station Street, Aspendale

• Getting rid of three (3) level crossings by building rail bridges over the rail line and closing Bear Street at the level crossing, and a new Mordialloc Station.
• The level crossings are due to be removed in 2026.

Metropolitan Roads Program Alliance (MRPA)

Consisting of Fulton Hogan, Metro Trains Melbourne and LXRP.

Ferris Road, Melton and Hopkins Road, Truganina

• The removal of two (2) level crossings by building road bridges over the rail line.
• The level crossings are due to be removed in 2026

Calder Park Drive and Holden Road, Calder Park

• Getting rid of two (2) level crossings by building a road bridge over Calder Park Drive and closing the level crossing at Holden Road.
• The level crossings are due to be removed in 2025.

Maidstone Street, Altona

• Getting rid of one (1) level crossing by building a road bridge over the rail line at Maidstone Street.
• The level crossing is due to be removed in 2027.

Champion Road, Newport

• Building the new Akuna Drive link, connecting Champion Road to Maddox Road.
• Construction is due to be completed in 2026.

HOW TO REGISTER AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

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