Hannah Hammoud
Mt Derrimut road has reopened after month-long works to upgrade the intersection with Tilburn road and Station road.
The level crossing at Mt Derrimut road was removed in April and replaced with an elevated rail bridge to help ease congestion and make the road safer. The removal of the level crossing means the Geelong and Ballarat lines are level crossing free between Deer Park and the city.
Recent upgrades to the intersection are set to create better connections for the new bus interchange at Deer Park Station and improve station access for commuters.
Lighting and CCTV have been installed to improve safety around the 150 new and upgraded car parks.
The Level Crossing Removal Project team will continue working on the station precinct and landscaping over the coming months to install the lift and ramp on the Geelong and Ballarat-bound platform, begin building the southern car park and new bus interchange, and complete the pedestrian through-link beneath the rail bridge.
Finishing works will also continue on the station waiting room, ticketing office and a new Parkiteer for cyclists to be completed, with Myki barriers now operational.
The northern car park off Station road is scheduled to be completed next month, with lift access to the city-bound platform lighting installed on both platforms. Temporary seating on the platforms will also be replaced with permanent seats.
