The accessible, comfortable, and energy-efficient trams will start rolling out locally in the west on routes 57, 59 and 82 from 2025.
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October road works
We’re closing the intersection and sections of Hampstead, Williamson and Wests roads from 9pm Friday 6 October to Saturday 28 October.
Access to businesses and homes will be maintained at all times. Our crews will be working all day and night from Friday 6 October to Tuesday 10 October.
The northern lane of Williamson Road will close from 9pm Thursday 5 October to 5am Friday 6 October.
We’re closing the intersection and roads to move underground services and drainage before laying new tram tracks on Hampstead and Williamson roads.
There will also be changes to tram and bus services during these works. See inside for more information about changes to how you travel.
Keep up to date
Sign up for email updates at dtp.vic.gov.au/tmf-newsletter
Text MAIDSTONE to 0428 581 917 to stay up to date on traffic or public transport impacts.
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 public transport
Route 82 Tram
Buses replace trams on Route 82 from first tram Saturday 7 October to last tram Tuesday 10 October.
The tram replacement bus will detour via Rosamond Road due to works on the tram line. While works take place we’re temporarily closing tram stops:
- Stop 48 Raleigh Road and Wests Road
- Stop 49 Highpoint Shopping Centre and Wests Road
- Stop 50 Williamson Road and Wests Road.
Replacement buses will stop at all remaining Route 82 tram stops.
Bus routes 215, 406 and 408
Detours will be in place for buses on routes 215, 406 and 408, including the Route 406 night network service, from 9pm Friday 6 October to 5am Saturday 28 October.
We’re temporarily moving the route 215, 406 and 408 bus stop on the northern side of Williamson Road 100 metres east.
Passengers will be able to catch the bus from all existing bus stops outside of these detour routes.
Please allow extra travel time and plan your journey at ptv.vic.gov.au(opens in a new window) or call 1800 800 007.
Road detours
We’re closing the intersection and sections of Hampstead, Williamson and Wests roads from 9pm Friday 6 October to Saturday 28 October.
Hampstead Road
- Hampstead Road will be closed between Williamson Road and Wattle Road.
- Access to the shopping precinct on the corner of Hampstead and Williamson roads will be maintained via Williamson Road. Hampstead Road access will be closed.
Wests and Williamson roads
- Access to the Waterford Gardens shopping precinct will be maintained via Williamson or Wests roads.
- Access to Summus Apartments, Quest Apartments and The Gap Restaurant and Bar will be maintained via Wests Road.
- On-street parking on Williamson and Wests roads will be unavailable.
Please plan ahead and allow extra travel time when moving through the area during these works.
To allow us to move underground services before laying new tram tracks, we need to remove some vegetation from the nature strips on Hampstead, Williamson and Wests roads.
This will also allow us to widen Hampstead Road to include dedicated right turn lanes at the intersection of Williamsons Road.
For every tree we remove we’ll plant two trees, either as part of our landscaping or elsewhere in the local area.
Keeping in touch
To find out more about the Maidstone new maintenance and stabling facility you can:
Email: MaidstoneTMF@transport.vic.gov.au
Call: 1800 105 105 any time
For languages other than English call 9209 0147
- 如果需要翻译服务，请拨 9209 0147。
- Về dịch vụ phiên dịch, xin gọi 9209 0147
To sign up for SMS updates text MAIDSTONE to 0428 581 917
Download a PDF version of the Maidstone construction update
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