Racecourse Road crossing – Level Crossing Removal Project | Pakenham
About
As part of the Victorian Government’s Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP):
- 3 level crossings in Pakenham are being removed at McGregor Road, Main Street and Racecourse Road
- New stations are being built at Pakenham and East Pakenham
- 2 level crossings in Beaconsfield are being removed at Brunt Road and Station Street
- 1 level crossing in Officer at Station Street will be closed.
Project description
Level crossing removals – Pakenham
McGregor Road, Main Street and Racecourse Road
The 3 level crossings will be removed by raising the rail line over the roads, which will:
- improve safety and reduce congestion
- allow for new community spaces
- minimise disruption to road and train users during construction
Visit Victoria’s Big Build project pages to view information including:
- info about each project
- project timelines
- current works notices and disruptions
- how to sign up for email updates
- contact information if you have questions about a project
- image galleries
McGregor Road, Pakenham Main Street, Pakenham Racecourse Road, Pakenham Engagement opportunities on Pakenham LXRP
New Pakenham and East Pakenham stations
Designs have been released for the brand-new Pakenham and East Pakenham stations, being built as part of the fast-tracked project to remove the 3 level crossings in Pakenham. You can view the designs on Victoria’s Big Build website
More info on LXRP website: new Pakenham station and future Pakenham East station
The existing metropolitan line is also being extended by about 2 kilometres. The works will allow more services to be added to the Pakenham and Gippsland lines in the future.
More information
Enquiries and updates
- Contact the Victorian Government’s Level Crossing Removal Project on 1800 105 105 or contact@levelcrossings.vic.gov.au
- Subscribe to Level Crossing Removal Project email updates
Funding
Council’s involvement in the Pakenham Level Crossing Removal Project
Council is a key stakeholder in Pakenham Level Crossing Removal Project. We’ll work with the LXRP, and advocate to the Victorian Government for the project to:
- improve support and enhance opportunities for existing and future businesses
- integrate the train station, bus interchange and car parking with the town centre and surrounding communities, and improve pedestrian paths
- provide safe and functional community spaces
- enhance the look of the area, including by landscaping through the precinct
- improve traffic flow, including integrating the existing paths with new pedestrian and bicycle connections
- minimise disruption to local businesses and our wider community during construction.
View the ‘Our vision’ document for more information.
Our vision – Pakenham Level Crossing Removal Project (PDF) Our vision – Pakenham Level Crossing Removal Project (Word)
Progress update
Visit the Level Crossing Removal Projects page on the Big Build website.
Project Highlights
- Racecourse Road, Pakenham level crossing to be removed in 2024