Preliminary site works will begin 2 weeks prior to the major works. These works are required to prepare the areas on the sides of the track for the upgraded platform stop. There will be minimal impacts during this time. Priority will be given to performing works overnight in order to minimise disruption.

Major works

Major works will commence after the last tram on Friday 19 July and finish before the first tram service early on Tuesday 24 July. The works will take place in the tram stop reserve area of Sydney Road, as well as the Brunswick Road and Park Street intersections. Stop 19 will be closed during these major works.

Post Works

• After the main works, there will be some minor finishing works in the area such as line marking. Yarra Trams will inform affected residents and businesses of any impacts.
• Yarra Trams will inform affected residents and businesses of any impacts.

Pedestrians

• Pedestrian access at the designated pedestrian access crossing will be maintained during the preliminary works but will be restricted during the major works.
• Pedestrians will need to cross the road at Brunswick Road and then cross Sydney Road. This is to ensure the safety of pedestrians while the works are underway.
• These works will provide significant improvements and safety enhancements for pedestrians using the area into the future. There will be no impacts on access to residential properties or businesses.
• Safety fencing will be installed kerb to kerb. Footpaths will stay open at all times

Tram passengers

Route 19 services will be affected.

Route 19 tram services will be affected from Saturday 21 July to Monday 23 July 2018. For more details closer to the time, please visit yarratrams.com.au/servicechanges Replacement buses will be in place to allow passengers to continue their journey on Tram Route 19 during the closure of Stop 19.

Motorists

There will be lane closures during these works At these times, traffic will move through the area under traffic management.

Noise and dust

The noisiest work will occur during the day, however there may be a need to conduct noisy work outside these hours to ensure that the majorwork is completed by Tuesday 24 July.p>

For more information visit ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007 6 am - midnight (all night Friday & Saturday).

Local Community

Access to shops and local facilities will be maintained during the works. Yarra Trams encourages you to allow some extra time when moving around the area while work is being done. As this work is necessary to maintain a safe tram network as required by the Rail Safety Act 2006 (Vic), Yarra Trams will not compensate any third parties for any losses incurred during the project.

• Notification Letter Update 5 Route 19 Stop 19 Tram Stop Upgrade(PDF, 818 KB)