Inland Rail’s construction partner John Holland is undertaking bridge works across Broadford.
We thank you for your patience while we carry out these works.
Hamilton Street bridge
Timing: Current
To increase the clearance under the Hamilton Street bridge we’re replacing the bridge with a new higher structure and lowering the rail tracks to support double-stacked freight trains. As we construct the new bridge, traffic conditions around the worksite will change.
Road and pedestrian changes
- To access the area needed to construct the new bridge, one lane will be closed on Hamilton Street bridge. Single lane shuttle flow and temporary traffic lights combined with traffic management will be in place.
- To support traffic flow temporary roundabouts will be installed at two intersections along Hawdon Street, with left turn only access from Ferguson Street (north) onto Hamilton Street.
- To access the area needed to upgrade the road, a small section of Ferguson Street (south) will be closed.
- To reduce congestion along High Street, vehicle traffic will be closed at the High and Hamilton streets intersection.
- From High Street over the bridge will be via left turn from the High Street service lane
- From Hamilton Street bridge to High Street via High Street service lane adjacent to carwash.
- To keep pedestrians safe during bridge works and while a new shared use path is constructed, a detour will be available via the Broadford train station.
- To reduce congestion, vehicle traffic will be closed at High and Powlett streets (north) intersection. Access from the service road to and from Powlett Street will be maintained.
Please check the works notices page to find out about current works taking place in Broadford.
Short Street bridge
Timing: Current
We’re replacing Short Street bridge with a new higher structure and lowering the rail tracks to increase clearance under the bridge to support double-stacked freight trains. As we construct the new bridge, traffic conditions around the worksite will change.
Traffic changes
- To access the area needed to construct the new bridge, one lane will be closed on the Short Street bridge. Single lane shuttle flow and temporary traffic lights combined with traffic management will be in place.
- To support traffic flow and reduce congestion, a road closure will be in place at Sutherland Street with a detour via Jamieson and High streets.
- A road closure to support traffic flow will be in place at Rupert Street (eastern side) with a detour via Lorine Parade.
- A road closure to support traffic flow will be in place at Rupert Street (western side) with a detour via Burges Lane, Cameron Parade and Mia Mia Road.
- Works to upgrade the detour route will take place at the intersection of Burges Lane and Cameron Parade.
Road closures and detours will be implemented in a staged approach as works progress. Please follow signage and drive safely during this time.
Please check the works notices page to find out about current works taking place in Broadford.
Inland Rail in Victoria: Contact details
If you have any questions about the Inland Rail project, you can contact our Victorian team by phone, email, mail, or at one of our drop-in sessions.
