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Maidstone Construction update - August 2024 - Hampstead Road widening works

We’re building a new tram maintenance and stabling facility for Melbourne’s new next generation trams in Maidstone.

We will be working to widen the northern end of Hampstead Road from Monday 12 August to Friday 20 September to allow for the installation of new tram tracks in November.

There will be various road and lane closures throughout the area at times as we complete these works.

Detours will be in place for drivers and pedestrians, as well as changes to bus routes 215, 406 and 408. Please allow extra time when travelling through the area. See inside for more information about changes to how you travel.

Access to businesses and homes will be maintained at all times.

Get in touch

Call 1800 105 105 anytime Email MaidstoneTMF@transport.vic.gov.au

For changes to public transport visit the PTV website(opens in a new window).

What to expect

  • Detours in place for drivers and pedestrians
  • Traffic management and signage
  • Construction vehicles and machinery movements
  • Noise, dust and vibration
  • Additional lighting during night works

Please allow extra time when travelling through the area.

Changes to how you travel

Hampstead, Williamson and Wests roads intersection impacts

8pm to 6am Monday 12 August to Friday 16 August

The intersection and sections of Hampstead, Williamson and Wests roads will be closed from 8pm to 6am each night from Monday 12 August to Thursday 15 August.

  • Hampstead Road will be closed between Wattle and Williamsons roads.
  • Access to businesses at 98-108 Hampstead Road will be maintained via Williamson Road
  • Access to Waterford Gardens businesses and Cavalry Circuit will be maintained via Williamson and Wests roads.

Traffic detours will be in place via Mitchell and Rosamond roads or via Ballarat Road and Gordon Street. Properties on Alders Street can be accessed via Wattle Road.

Image of Hampstead, Williamson and Wests roads intersection impacts

Bus routes 215, 406 and 408

Tuesday 13 August to Thursday 15 August

Detours will be in place for the route 215, 406 and 408 buses including the Route 406 night network service, from first service Tuesday 13 August to last service Thursday 15 August.

Selected bus stops on Hampstead and Williamson roads between Rosamond Drive and Mitchell Street will be closed.

Buses will detour around the worksite via Rosamond Drive, Emu Road and Mitchell Street.

Allow extra time

Plan your journey at ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007.

Alternative bus routes for 215, 406 and 408 buses


Hampstead and Wests roads northbound impacts

6am to 8pm Tuesday 13 August to Friday 16 August

The intersection of Hampstead, Williamson and Wests roads will reopen from 6am to 8pm each day from Tuesday 13 August to Friday 16 August with some lane closures in place:

  • The northbound lanes on Hampstead Road will be closed between Wattle Road and Williamson Road.
  • The northbound lanes on Wests Road will be closed between Williamson Road and Cavalry Circuit.
  • On-street parking will be temporarily removed on Williamson Road between the intersection and Blair Street.

Northbound traffic can detour via Hampstead, Emu and Rosamond roads. Southbound access will be maintained on Hampstead and Wests roads.

Pedestrian impacts

The pedestrian crossings across Hampstead and Wests roads will be closed with detours in place.

Please follow the pedestrian detours in place.

Image of map showing Hampstead and Wests roads northbound impacts

Hampstead Road lane closures

Friday 16 August to Monday 26 August

Northbound traffic on Hampstead Road will be reduced to one lane between Wattle and Williamson roads, 24 hours a day from Friday 16 August to Monday 26 August.

Traffic will be maintained in both directions.

Pedestrian impacts

  • The pedestrian crossing between Hampstead and Williamson roads will be temporarily closed.
  • A section of the southern footpath on Williamson Road will be closed.
Image of map showing Hampstead Road lane closures

Williamson and Wests roads lane closures

Tuesday 27 August to Friday 27 September

The following changes will be in place 24 hours a day from Tuesday 27 August to Friday 20 September as we work on the corner of Williamson and Wests roads:

  • The left-hand eastbound lane on Williamson Road will be closed between Cavalry Circuit and Wests Roads
  • The left-hand northbound lane on Wests Road will be closed between Williamson Road and Cavalry Circuit.
  • Footpaths on Williamson and Wests roads will be closed with pedestrian detours in place.
Image of map showing Williamson and Wests roads lane closures

Project timeline

  • Early 2024

Start of major construction

  • Late 2024

Hampstead Road widening works

  • Late 2024

Tram tracks installed along Williamson and Hampstead roads.
* Timeline subject to change.

Keeping in touch

To find out more about the Maidstone new maintenance and stabling facility you can:

Construction Update - August 2024
PDF 2.1 MB
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