Detour route upgrade and site investigations, Euroa, April 2025
Inland Rail contractors will continue upgrading the Anderson Street bridge detour route and site establishment works in Euroa during April. The Anderson Street bridge will be closed following the completion of detour works.
Work being done
Detour route upgrade
Upgrade of the Anderson Street bridge detour is being undertaken in stages to minimise the impacts to residents and road users. The following upgrades will be made along sections of Birkett, Brock, Campbell and Anderson streets, Euroa, including the level crossing on Birkett Street:
- Road widening, asphalting and line marking
- Drainage
- Service proving and protection works
- Approved tree and vegetation removal
- Signage and barrier installation
- Minor footpath upgrades
- Street lighting installation and relocation.
Site establishment on Elliot Street
A project worksite to store plant and materials will be established within the railway yard and on the western side of Elliot Street.
Works will include building and compressing a hardstand, installing temporary fencing, utility connections and approved vegetation removal.
Site investigations
Investigations to determine underground conditions and the location of utility services, required to finalise designs, may occur at various locations near the Anderson Street bridge and around the station precinct area.
What can I expect?
- Works 7am-6pm Monday to Friday and 7am-1pm Saturdays
- Staged road closures along Birkett, Brock and Campbell Streets during works with traffic management in place. Please observe all instructions
- Workers using machinery, equipment, hand tools and service vehicles
- Nearby residents may experience some noise and vibration and notice additional construction workers and vehicles in the area
- John Holland will engage directly with impacted residents to discuss any property access interruptions.
Machinery used
Non-destructive digging truck, crane, excavators, trucks, earthmoving plant, compaction roller, wood chipper, concrete trucks, workers using hand tools /survey equipment, traffic management equipment / signage.
How we’re managing impacts
- Traffic management and reduced speeds
- Water carts will be used to minimise dust impacts
- All areas will be inspected by a qualified wildlife handler for wildlife before tree removal works commence. If fauna is encountered, works will cease until the wildlife handler has safely relocated the animal.
Cancellation of works
Works can be cancelled at short notice depending on weather and other factors. Should this occur, works will be rescheduled.
Contact
For any enquiries phone 1800 732 761, email inlandrailvic@inlandrail.com.au or visit our shopfront at 46-50 Binney Street, Tuesdays from 10am-2pm.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation while we carry out these works.
