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Pakenham Level Crossing Removal Project

26 October 2022

Open space corridor looking west towards Main Street

Artists impression - Open space corridor looking west towards Main Street

The level crossings at Main Street, McGregor Road and Racecourse Road in Pakenham are 3 of 22 crossings being removed along the Pakenham line.

The level crossings have been fast-tracked for removal, with the three boom gates gone for good in 2024, 12 months earlier than originally planned.

The crossings will be removed by building a rail bridge over the roads, creating new community open space for locals to enjoy for generations to come.

The 2.5km rail bridge design with a new premium Pakenham Station will improve safety, reduce road congestion and allow more trains, more often. The new Pakenham Station will provide modern facilities, more services and improved security.

The Victorian Government is also extending the metropolitan rail line 2km and building a new East Pakenham Station.

The new East Pakenham Station ensures the right infrastructure and services are in place to meet the needs of this fast-growing community.

The Pakenham Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP) team has released a few images and a community update on the design for the open space corridor to be created along Henty Street between McGregor Road and Main Street.

Open space designs

The LXRP team has also released construction updates that summarise the works taking place at Pakenham and East Pakenham in November and December.

Construction updates


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