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
We’ve replaced the Hamilton Street bridge with a new higher structure and lowered the rail tracks to provide sufficient clearance for double-stacked freight trains.
As we complete our works, there will be ongoing changes to traffic conditions.
Please follow all signage and drive safely during this time.
Please check the works notices page to find out about current works taking place in Broadford.
Short Street bridge overnight closures
Timing: June 2026
Short Street bridge will be closed overnight while we undertake road and bridge works.
Overnight closures will occur from 8pm-5am between:
- Wednesday 10 June and Monday 15 June
- Tuesday 23 June and Tuesday 30 June.
Sections of Catherine Court, Rupert Street and Sutherland Street will be temporarily closed overnight in late June.
Refer to electronic signage for up-to-date traffic changes and any bridge or road closure details.
Follow signage and drive safely during this time.
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.
Short Street pedestrian detour
Timing: Current
We’re undertaking works near the Short and Rupert streets intersection in Broadford.
During these works, there will be no pedestrian access between Rupert and Short streets on the northern side of the intersection.
A pedestrian detour will be in place via Lorine Parade. 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.
