Suburban Rail Loop: Stage One
Help us shape the design of the new stations and plans for building Suburban Rail Loop between Cheltenham and Box Hill
Have your say on our major road and rail projects
Victoria is currently in a transport construction boom, with over 100 major projects being delivered that will transform the way we travel.
We’re seeking your feedback for projects across our state, that includes building tunnels, new freeways, removing level crossings and upgrading our road and rail networks. Our project teams have a number of consultations open for Victorians to give feedback on current and future rail and road projects.
Level Crossing Removal Project
The removal of 75 most dangerous level crossings across metropolitan Melbourne by 2025, in addition to other rail network upgrades such as new train stations, track duplication and train stabling yards.
North East Link Project
The biggest road transport project in Victoria’s history, that will finally connect Melbourne’s freeway network between an upgraded Eastern Freeway and the M80 Ring Road.
West Gate Tunnel Project
The project is a vital alternative to the West Gate Bridge, to provide a much needed second river crossing as well as widening the West Gate Freeway.
Major Road Projects Victoria
The team oversees the delivery of major road projects around metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. Projects include new roads, road widenings, new bridges and major freeway upgrades.
The Metro Tunnel
Melbourne’s next underground train line will carry the busy Cranbourne, Pakenham and Sunbury lines and free up space in the City Loop meaning more trains can run more often across Melbourne
Regional Rail Revival
The Regional Rail Revival program is upgrading every regional passenger train line in Victoria.
Melbourne Airport Rail
Melbourne Airport Rail is a once-in-a-generation transformation of Victoria’s transport network, connecting Melbourne Airport with a rail service for the first time.
Suburban Rail Loop
Suburban Rail Loop will transform Victoria’s public transport system, connecting every major train line from the Frankston Line to the Werribee line, and improving access to housing, jobs, schools, universities and hospitals in Melbourne’s middle suburbs.
More information
For more information on Victoria’s biggest transport program and its projects, visit the Victoria’s Big Build website.
Projects seeking feedback
Level Crossing Removal Project
Pakenham
We’d like to hear from local businesses as we prepare to remove three level crossings and build new stations at Pakenham and Pakenham East.
Sunbury Line Upgrade
Sunbury Line Upgrade
We are seeking feedback on aspects of the Sunbury Line Upgrade. The enhancements to the Sunbury Line will allow more modern trains to run every week.
Major Road Projects Victoria
Monash Freeway Upgrade Stage 2
We're making it easier to join the Monash Freeway and EastLink by improving connections at Jacksons and Police roads. View the design and ask the project team a question.
North East Link Project
North East Link Project
Help shape the biggest road transport project in Victoria's history. Find out more about Bulleen Park and Ride, our Tree Planting Program and water main works.
North East Link Project
Ask us a question
Ask us a question about North East Link Project and see what questions other people have asked.
Progress updates and reports
Melbourne Airport Rail
Help us plan for a new rail line to Melbourne Airport
The consultation has now closed. Thank you for your contributions.
Major Road Projects Victoria
Plenty Road Upgrade
We’re upgrading Plenty Road between McKimmies Road and Bridge Inn Road to help you get home safer and sooner.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Edithvale Road, Edithvale
The Edithvale Road level crossing will be removed by lowering the rail line into a trench and building a new road at the current level. Works will start in 2020.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Bondi Road, Bonbeach
The Bondi Road, Bonbeach level crossing will be removed by lowering the rail line into a trench and building a new road at the current level.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Bell to Moreland
The level crossings at Bell Street, Munro Street and Reynard Street in Coburg, and Moreland Road in Brunswick are being removed by raising the rail line over the road.
Level Crossing Removal Project
South Gippsland Highway, Dandenong South
The South Gippsland Highway, Dandenong South level crossing will be removed by building a road bridge over the rail line.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Hurstbridge Line Duplication
The Hurstbridge Line Duplication will deliver more train services, less crowding on peak trains and better connections to public transport in Melbourne’s north-east.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Manchester Road and Maroondah Highway
The level crossings at Manchester Road, Mooroolbark and Maroondah Highway, Lilydale will be removed by building a rail bridge over the road.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Glenroy
We're getting rid of the dangerous and congested level crossing at Glenroy Road, and building a new and improved Glenroy Station.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Hallam Road, Hallam
We're removing the Hallam Road level crossing by building a rail bridge over Hallam Road and a new modern station.
Major Road Projects Victoria
Childs Road Upgrade
We’re adding an extra lane on Childs Road, replacing the roundabout at Bowman Drive with traffic lights and building a new bridge over Darebin Creek.
Major Road Projects Victoria
Pound Road West Upgrade
We’re building a new bridge over the Cranbourne rail line, upgrading intersections and adding an extra lane between Abbotts Road and South Gippsland Highway.
Major Road Projects Victoria
Golf Links Road Upgrade
We’re upgrading the six-way roundabout, adding safety barriers and improving the road surface along Golf Links and Grant Road.
Major Road Projects Victoria
Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road Upgrade
We’re adding an extra lane between Thompsons Road and the South Gippsland Highway, upgrading intersections and building new walking and cycling paths.
Major Road Projects Victoria
Lathams Road Upgrade
We’re adding an extra lane in each direction, upgrading intersections, building a new bridge and installing safety barriers.
Major Road Projects Victoria
Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road Upgrade
We’re adding an extra lane, upgrading intersections and installing safety barriers between Princes Freeway and Manks Road.
Major Road Projects Victoria
Hallam North and Heatherton Road Upgrade
We’re adding an extra lane between Heatherton Road and James Cook Drive, upgrading intersections and building new walking and cycling paths.
Major Road Projects Victoria
Fitzsimons Lane
We're upgrading Fitzsimons Lane to make it easier and safer to get you where you need to be.
Major Road Projects Victoria
Sunbury Road Upgrade
We’re adding extra lanes on Sunbury Road, adding traffic lights, new walking and cycling connections and building a new bridge over Jacksons Creek.
Major Road Projects Victoria
Bridge Inn Road Upgrade
We’re adding an extra lane between Plenty and Yan Yean Roads, installing new traffic lights, upgrading intersections and building a new bridge.
Major Road Projects Victoria
Epping Road Upgrade
We’re adding an extra lane on Epping Road, installing new traffic lights, upgrading intersections and building better walking and cycling connections.
Major Road Projects Victoria
Craigieburn Road Upgrade
We’re adding extra lanes on Craigieburn Road as well as upgrading intersections and building better walking, cycling and public transport connections.
Major Road Projects Victoria
Mordialloc Freeway
We want your feedback on how we’ve been communicating so we can make sure we’re getting you the information you need, when and how you want to get it.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Aviation Road, Laverton
The level crossing at Aviation Road, Laverton was removed in September 2019. The crossing was removed by moving the road onto a new bridge over the railway line.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Chelsea
We're removing the Argyle Avenue level crossing and closing the Swanpool Avenue and Chelsea Road level crossings in Chelsea.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Cranbourne Line Upgrade
As part of the Cranbourne Line Upgrade, we'll fully duplicate the rail line, remove the last four level crossings along the line, and build a new Merinda Park Station.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Werribee Street, Werribee
We've removed the level crossing at Werribee Street in Werribee by building a rail bridge over the road.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Old Geelong Road, Hoppers Crossing
We're removing the level crossing at Old Geelong Road in Hoppers Crossing by building a road bridge over the rail line east of the current crossing.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Preston
We're removing the level crossings at Bell Street, Cramer Street, Murray Road and Oakover Road in Preston by raising the rail line over the roads.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Ferguson Street, Williamstown
We want to hear from local businesses to help plan for the removal of the Ferguson Street, Williamstown level crossing.
Major Road Projects Victoria
Yan Yean Road – Stage 2
We’re upgrading Yan Yean Road to make journeys in Melbourne's north quicker, easier and safer. An update on what we heard from the previous consultation is now available.
Major Road Projects Victoria
M80 Upgrade – Sydney Road to Edgars Road
We’re upgrading the M80 Ring Road between Sydney Road and Edgars Road.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Clyde Road, Berwick
The level crossing at Clyde Road, Berwick will be removed by building a road underpass beneath the rail line.
Major Road Projects Victoria
Barwon Heads Road Upgrade
We’re upgrading Barwon Heads Road to make your journey safer and more predictable.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Robinsons Road, Deer Park
We're removing the level crossing at Robinsons Road in Deer Park by building a road under the rail line.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Fitzgerald Road, Ardeer
We're removing the level crossing at Fitzgerald Road in Ardeer by building a road bridge over the rail line.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Glen Huntly and Neerim roads, Glen Huntly
We’re removing the level crossings at Neerim Road and Glen Huntly Road in Glen Huntly by lowering the rail line under the road.
Major Road Projects Victoria
Dorset Road Extension and Napoleon Road Upgrade
We're undertaking planning and development work on behalf of the Australian Government for the Dorset Road Extension and Napoleon Road Upgrade projects.
Major Road Projects Victoria
South Gippsland Highway Upgrade
How can we best keep you informed about the South Gippsland Highway Upgrade project? Complete our survey and give us your feedback.
Major Road Projects Victoria
Echuca-Moama Bridge Project
How can we best communicate about the Echuca-Moama Bridge Project? Complete our survey and give us your feedback.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Union Road, Surrey Hills and Mont Albert Road, Mont Albert
The Surrey Hills and Mont Albert level crossings have been fast-tracked for removal.
Major Road Projects Victoria
Dorset Road Upgrade
Planning and development work on behalf of the Australian Government for the Dorset Road Upgrade project.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Carnegie open space
We’re building a new car park and creating new community open spaces in Carnegie.
Major Road Projects Victoria
O’Shea Road Upgrade design
Learn more about the designs for the O’Shea Road Upgrade, as part of stage 2 of the Monash Freeway Upgrade.
Major Road Projects Victoria
Hall Road and Western Port Highway Upgrade
Tell us what you think about the proposed design for the Hall Road and Western Port Highway Upgrade.
Major Road Projects Victoria
Narre Warren North Road Upgrade
We’re seeking feedback on the proposed design for the Narre Warren North Road Upgrade, between Fox Road and Belgrave-Hallam Road.
Major Road Projects Victoria
South Road Upgrade
We’re seeking feedback on the design of the South Road Upgrade between Warrigal Road and the Nepean Highway.
Mt Derrimut Road, Deer Park
We’re removing the level crossing at Mt Derrimut Road in Deer Park by raising the rail line over the road.
Closed Projects
North East Link Project
Environment Effects Statement
Once we had a preferred corridor, the project was assessed through an Environment Effects Statement (EES) process.
North East Link Project
Public Environment Report (PER)
Federal approval for the North East Link Project was assessed by the Australian Government under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Station Street and Eel Race Road, Carrum
In February 2020, we removed the level crossing at Station Street, Carrum, closed the Eel Race Road level crossing, and opened the new Carrum Station.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Balcombe Road, Mentone
The dangerous and congested level crossing at Balcombe Road, Mentone has now been removed.
Level Crossing Removal Project
High Street, Reservoir
The Reservoir level crossing was removed in December 2019 with a rail bridge over High Street and the construction of a brand-new Reservoir Station.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Toorak Road, Kooyong
In April 2020, we removed the level crossing at Toorak Road, Kooyong by building a rail bridge over the road.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Cherry Street, Werribee
The Cherry Street, Werribee level crossing has been removed by building a road bridge over the rail line, extending Tarneit Road to Princes Highway.
North East Link Project
Corridor options
With no existing road reserve set aside to build North East Link, our first step was to decide how – and where – to best link our city’s north-east and south-east.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Charman and Park roads, Cheltenham
The dangerous and congested level crossings at Charman and Park roads in Cheltenham have now been removed.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Seaford Road, Seaford
The Seaford Road level crossing was removed using a hybrid design that lowered Seaford Road by 1.5 metres, and built the rail line onto a planted embankment.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Skye/Overton Road, Frankston
The level crossing between Skye and Overton roads in Frankston was removed with a rail bridge built above the road in June 2018.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Lower Plenty Road, Rosanna and Hurstbridge track duplication
Works to duplicate track between Heidelberg and Rosanna and remove level crossings at Lower Plenty Road, Rosanna and Grange Road, Alphington were completed in May 2018.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Buckley Street, Essendon
The level crossing at Buckley Street in Essendon is now gone for good, with the new road underpass beneath the railway line opening in September 2018.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Camp Road, Campbellfield
The level crossing at Camp Road, Campbellfield was removed in late 2017, by lowering the rail line into a trench under the road.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Grange Road, Alphington
The Grange Road, Alphington level crossing was removed in 2018, with the train line lowered under Grange Road.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Kananook Train Storage Facility
A new train storage facility will be built in Kananook to provide capacity to accommodate more trains in the future following completion of the Metro Tunnel project.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Evans Road, Lyndhurst
The level crossing at Evans Road, Lyndhurst has been removed with a road bridge design.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Cardinia Road, Pakenham
The Cardinia Road, Pakenham level crossing has been removed by building a road bridge.
Regional Rail Revival
Avon River Bridge: Let’s co-design Apex Park
We are seeking your feedback on the draft concept design for Apex Park. This includes the new nature-based playground and new BMX/pump track.
Metro Tunnel
Western Portal Development Plan amendment
The Metro Tunnel Project seeks community feedback on proposed amendments to the Western Portal Development Plan.
Suburban Rail Loop
Suburban Rail Loop Stage One: Cheltenham to Box Hill
This engagement is now closed, but you can continue to have your say on the Suburban Rail Loop project at engage.vic.gov./suburban-rail-loop-stage-one-stations
Sunbury Line Upgrade
Sunbury Precinct Gap Road level crossing removal
We want to hear how locals use Gap Road and Station Street and what you value about your local area to create a vibrant new gateway to the Sunbury Station precinct.
Metro Tunnel
Metro Tunnel – Eastern Portal Development Plan amendment
The Metro Tunnel Project seeks community feedback on proposed amendments to the Eastern Portal Development Plan
Regional Rail Revival
Bendigo and Echuca Line Upgrade
The Bendigo and Echuca Line Upgrade will transform the way people move around greater Bendigo – and to and from Echuca – by giving passengers more options.
Regional Rail Revival
Have your say on the Shepparton Line Upgrade Stabling Facility
We are seeking feedback to understand what is important to residents, the Shepparton community and passengers in relation to Shepparton Line Upgrade Stabling Facility.
