{"id":36312,"date":"2024-05-07T10:45:39","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T00:45:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.railexpress.com.au\/?p=116157"},"modified":"2024-05-07T10:45:39","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T00:45:39","slug":"major-works-over-winter-in-croydon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=36312","title":{"rendered":"Major works over winter in Croydon"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Image\/Victoria\/s Big Build<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Work is powering ahead to make the Lilydale Line<\/a> level crossing<\/a> free by 2024, a year ahead of schedule.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Works are ramping up to remove the congested level crossing and roundabout by elevating the rail line, building a new Croydon Station and transport hub.<\/p>\n

Following major works over the winter, Croydon will be boom gate free by early July 2024 \u2013 a year ahead of schedule, and cars will be travelling along the new Kent Avenue to Lacey Street connection.<\/p>\n

The new Croydon Station will open to passengers in late July 2024, with finishing works on the new station and transport hub continuing into spring. The new station will have two entrances and forecourts, improved safety and modern facilities.<\/p>\n

What is happening<\/strong><\/p>\n

The team will work 24\/7 in Croydon from Friday 24 May to early July<\/strong>\u00a0along the railway line and in adjacent streets while trains are not running.<\/p>\n

During this time works will include:<\/p>\n