Tara Murray
A new temporary road will run alongside Fitzgerald Road in Ardeer as the level crossing removal works ramp up.
Over the weekend, crews worked to set up the temporary road, which is part of works to remove the dangerous and congested level crossing.
The road will allow for major works to progress without major disruptions to the community, with traffic safety flowing on the new temporary road.
The new road will open at 5am on Tuesday.
The Fitzgerald Road crossing will be removed by building a road bridge over the rail line.
The level crossing is one of three in Brimbank that are being removed to make traffic flow smoother. Level crossings at Robinsons Road and Mt Derrimut Road in Deer Park are also being removed.
Fitzgerald Road and Robinsons Roads crossing are set for completion in 2023 and the Mt Derrimut Road crossing the following year.
Currently, the boom gates in Deer Park and Ardeer can be down for up to 45 per cent of the morning peak.
