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Night works and lane closures - Williamson Road, near the intersection of Hampstead and Wests roads

We’re building a new tram maintenance and stabling facility for Melbourne’s new next-generation G Class trams on part of the 61 – 71 Hampstead Road site in Maidstone. The accessible, comfortable, and energy-efficient next-generation G Class trams will start testing on the network from 2025. The new trams will service routes 57, 59 and 82.  

When:

From Monday 1 July 2024 to Sunday 14 July 2024

Location:

Williamson Road, near the intersection of Hampstead and Wests roads

Works description:

Connecting underground water services, drainage works and installing overheard power poles

What we’re doing

We’ll be connecting underground water services to existing services along Williamson Road and installing overhead power poles while route 57, 59 and 82 trams aren’t running.

What we’re doing

Sections of the eastbound lanes will be closed with two-way traffic maintained via one lane in each direction from 9pm to 5am, Monday 1 July to Sunday 14 July.

What to expect

  • Noise and vibration
  • Additional lighting for night works
  • Pedestrian detours
  • Traffic management and signage
  • Construction vehicles and machinery movements

Changes to the way you travel

Night works will start on the northern side of Williamson Road, then move to the southern side of Williamson Road.

Please follow reduced speed limits, detour signage and the direction of traffic controllers during these works and allow extra time when travelling through the area.

Access to residential properties will be maintained at all times.

For more information about the impacts to tram routes 57, 59 and 82 please visit the PTV website.

Get in touch

Find more information about the Maidstone tram maintenance and stabling facility.

If you have any questions, please email MaidstoneTMF@transport.vic.gov.au, or call 1800 105 105 anytime. For languages other than English call 9209 0147.

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