Liam McNally
The Ferris Road level crossing in Melton South is one step closer to being replaced with a new road bridge over the rail line, with the state government beginning site investigation works in the area.
Site investigation works include conducting geotechnical, land and utility surveying across the site, conducting traffic surveys on Ferris Road and adjacent roads, carrying out survey work in the rail corridor and undertaking environmental assessments.
Work will be conducted Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm along with some out of hours work, and is expected to continue until mid 2023.
Traffic management may be in place at times while the work is being done, and residents can expect work crews, construction vehicles and equipment in the area and moderate levels of noise while the geotechnical works are taking place during the day.
Melton MP Steve McGhie said the Ferris Road level crossing being removed is the “first important step to make Melton level crossing free”.
“The Andrews Labor Government committed to remove all three crossings and we are delivering on that promise,” he said.
