n The dangerous and congested level crossing at Hallam Rd in Hallam will soon be a thing of the past, as major works ramp up during Autumn.
The Hallam Rd level crossing has been the site of 14 near misses in the past 10 years – 11 involving pedestrians and three involving vehicles.
The crossing impedes the flow of more than 20,000 motorists each day, with the boom gates down for more than a third of the two-hour morning peak.
The level crossing will now be gone for good in April – with a new rail bridge built over Hallam Rd and a new Hallam Station.
“We’re transforming travel in the south-east by getting rid of the dangerous and congested level crossing at Hallam Rd for good and building a new road bridge and station – improving safety in the area and creating more reliable journeys for motorists,” said Luke Donnellan, Narre Warren MLA (pictured).
Crews have started adding the finishing touches to the new station, which will open to passengers in May.
The station has been built with two entrances and modern facilities for the 2200 passengers who use the station each day.