EDITHVALE, CHELSEA AND BONBEACH – JULY 2019 TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS AND CHANGES Traffic queues in Edithvale. Streamlining traffic along Nepean Highway The Level Crossing Removal Project is removing 18 level crossings on the Frankston line and building 12 new stations as part of a Improving traffic flow $3 billion upgrade of the Frankston line. No more congested From Edithvale to Bonbeach we’re Closure of Lochiel Avenue crossings caused by 200 getting rid of five dangerous level daily train services As part of these works, we will also crossings, fixing local road networks Bigger intersections and upgrading dangerous intersections. close Lochiel Avenue to traffic. While only a small number of vehicles use with more green time the Lochiel Avenue level crossing daily, it The removal of five level crossings Better access to creates significant congestion with boom in Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach major arterials means that boom gates will no longer gates down for 39 minutes in the morning bank up traffic waiting to cross the peak. With the improved Edithvale Road Better local connections Frankston line in peak hours. These intersection only 500 metres away, vehicles to stations, shops changes will take through-traffic off will have more efficient and safer access and beaches local roads, reducing rat-running, and across the Frankston line. The changes making local streets safer and quieter. will add less than two minutes extra journey time to your average commute. levelcrossings.vic.gov.au Authorised and published by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne Edithvale Wetlands Lochiel Avenue SPA2520 Denman Rae Avenue Avenue Traffic improvements New Edithvale Station Edithvale Road, Edithvale, Chelsea Road and Argyle Avenue, Chelsea and Bondi Road, Bonbeach Edithvale Edithvale Road will be removed by lowering the rail line into a trench. Lochiel Avenue, Edithvale and Swanpool Avenue will Connects to Mornington Peninsula Freeway and be closed to traffic. future Mordialloc Freeway Fraser Avenue Munro Avenue Munro The removal of the Edithvale Road level crossing incorporates a streamlined four-lane intersection with dedicated turning lanes over the rail line. This will improve traffic flow to Nepean Highway as well as to major arterial connections Northcliffe Road including the Mornington Peninsula Freeway and future Mordialloc Freeway. Port Phillip Bay Phillip Port Nepean Highway This upgrade allows for the closure of the level crossing at Station Street Elsie Grove Lochiel Avenue with the next crossing only 500 metres away. Pedestrian and cyclist access across the rail line will be retained with a signalised crossing for safety and accessibility. We’re building a new road connection between Thames Swanpool Avenue Cross Road Cross Promenade and the Nepean Highway in Chelsea that will create a direct connection to major arterial roads, including the Mornington Peninsula Freeway and future Mordialloc Freeway. Embankment Grove Showers Traffic movements will be streamlined on Thames Promenade Avenue and surrounding streets. Thames Promenade Chelsea The level crossing at Argyle Avenue will be removed and the Chelsea Road Drinan Road intersection upgraded with dedicated turning lanes. Connects to Mornington Peninsula Freeway and future Mordialloc Freeway These changes allow for the Swanpool Avenue and Chelsea Road crossings to be closed to vehicles. New Chelsea Station Catherine Avenue The upgraded Bondi Road, Bonbeach intersection will be extended over the rail line with dedicated turning lanes to cross over the rail line, making a safer and less congested intersection and streamline traffic movements through this area. Argyle Avenue How will the improvements impact locals? Fowler Street Fowler Fewer level crossings along this stretch of Nepean Highway will Golden Avenue mean less congestion, less time stuck at boom gates, and more reliable journey times for locals and other road users. There will be better access to major arterials, local shopping precincts, train Broadway stations and the beach. Bonbeach Why do you need to close Lochiel Avenue York Street level crossing? Bondi Road While only a small number of vehicles use the Lochiel Avenue level crossing daily, it creates significant congestion with boom gates down Monica Cannes Avenue for 39 minutes in the morning peak. With the improved Edithvale Road Avenue intersection only 500 metres away, the changes will add less than two New Bonbeach Station minutes extra journey time. Vehicles will have more efficient and safer access across the Frankston line, as well as direct connections to the Mornington Peninsula Freeway and future Mordialloc Freeway. The Glade Translation service – For languages other Station Street Station Breeze Street CONTACTHighway Nepean US than English, please call 9280 0780. 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