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.
Short Street bridge overnight closures
Timing: 21 – 25 January, 8pm – 5am
The Short Street bridge will be closed overnight while we complete asphalting and roadworks.
What to expect?
- Detour via Sunday Creek Road or the Hume Freeway
- Single land shuttle flow over the Short Street bridge all other times
- Reduced speeds and traffic management in place
Please check the works notices page to find out about current works taking place in Broadford.
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 Hamilton Street bridge and update connecting roads, traffic conditions around the worksite will change. Reduced speeds and traffic management will be in place. Please allow extra travel time and follow all directions. Stay alert. Look and listen for trains.
Road and pedestrian changes
- To access the area needed to construct the new roundabout, Hamilton Street between Ferguson and Hawdon streets will be closed to traffic with a detour via Ferguson Street (west), Pinniger, Hawdon streets. Residential access will be maintained along Hamilton Street and Ferguson Street (east).
- To reduce congestion along High Street, through traffic from Hamilton Street will continue to 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
- To keep pedestrians safe during bridge works the pedestrian detour will remain available via the Broadford train station.
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.
- A small section of Short Street will be closed, with a detour via the High Street service road. Vehicles will not be able to turn directly into Short Street from High Street.
- 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.
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.
Broadford detour map
Timing: As required
In Broadford there will be times when short-term temporary bridge closures will be required at Short Street and Hamilton Street.
During these times there will be two detour options available:
- A 12km detour via Sunday Creek Road is the shortest route.
- Alternatively, there is a 20km detour via the Hume Freeway.
Detours are expected to add approximately 20 minutes travel time or 30 minutes during peak times.
Please follow all traffic directions.
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.
