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Getting Things Done – Camp Road Gone For Good

11 December 2017

From this Wednesday, trains will run beneath Campbellfield’s Camp Road for the first time, completing a month-long construction blitz five days ahead of schedule.

Upfield line trains will now travel through a new underpass that has replaced the dangerous and congested Camp Road level crossing for good.

The rail line will open five days ahead of schedule – just two weeks after the road above reopened to traffic.

The construction blitz, which involved up to 300 workers, removed the crossing, built a new road bridge and dug an 870-metre-long rail trench by excavating 30 Olympic swimming pools of dirt.

The Camp Road level crossing was one of Melbourne’s worst – causing frustration and delays for 30,000 drivers every day.

The removal of the boom gates has increased traffic flow, making the road and surrounds safer for all users.

Landscaping and finishing touches are expected to be complete in early 2018.

The Andrews Labor Government is not wasting a moment getting rid of dangerous and congested level crossings – 11 crossings are already gone, with another 16 removals underway.

For information about the Camp Road level crossing removal, visit levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/crossings/camp-road-campbellfield.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan

“We said we’d get rid of the most dangerous and congested level crossings, and we’re doing just that – another relic of the past is now consigned to history where it belongs.”

“Work at Camp Road has progressed extremely well and that’s why we can return trains and complete this construction blitz earlier than expected – a great outcome for the local community.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Broadmeadows Frank McGuire

“This is a great day for our local community – I thank them for their patience as we removed this dangerous level crossing to make our community safer.”

“I also thank the Camp Road project team, whose hard work made this possible. It’s another great example of Government and industry working together alongside the community to improve traffic flow and safety.”

Reviewed 19 August 2020

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