Construction blitz kicks off at Calder Park Drive

The Level Crossing Removal Project team are conducting a construction blitz at Calder Park Drive. (Supplied)

Major works are underway to remove the Calder Park Drive level crossing by building a new road bridge over the rail line, which will bring the Sunbury Line one step closer to being level crossing free in 2025.

Throughout October construction crews will finish building a temporary road next to Calder Park Drive, which will help keep the community moving while works continue into 2024.

They will also start the relocation of essential services in the area, including drainage works and power relocation, and continue important earthworks and ground improvements as part of the project.

To allow crews to work safely, Calder Park Drive has closed between the Glenbruar-Manchester Drive roundabout, and the Calder Highway, until 11pm Sunday, October 15.

Detours are in place and drivers should allow extra time for their travel.

The level crossing will be gone for good in 2025 and the new road bridge will provide safer access across the rail corridor for vehicles travelling between the Calder Highway and Plumpton Road.