Tram network upgrade- Union and Epsom roads

We’re renewing the tram tracks and making safety upgrades along Epsom and Union roads in Ascot Vale.

We’re also building a new level-access platform stop at Stop 33 on Union Road at Epsom Road to improve accessibility for passengers and prepare for the introduction of G-Class trams. The upgraded stop will be larger and safer to better accommodate crowds during major events at Melbourne Showgrounds. It’s all part of our ongoing work to ensure the tram network meet future needs.

These works will be completed in stages: 

Early works

Rail welding works:  24-hour rail welding works will start from 9pm, Thursday 6 November to 5pm, Friday 14 November, in Union Road, from Dunlop Avenue to Burrowes Street.

Site investigation works:  Site service investigation works will happen each day from 9am to 3pm, Wednesday 29 October to Friday 31 October.

• In Union Road, at tram stop 33, within the tram reserve.
• In Epsom Road, from Union Road to Ascot Street.

Early works – What to expect?

• 24-hr works for rail welding.
• Lane and parking closures.
• Medium to low levels of noise.

Road and parking

• Burrowes Street will be closed for rail welding. Traffic will be maintained in the southbound central lane.
• Mostly low to medium levels of noise. Some periods of high levels of noise during the service investigation works.
• Access to properties will not be affected by the works.
• Footpaths will remain open, temporary detours may be in place at some times.
• Traffic management and signage will direct traffic. Please follow signage around works.
• On street parking may be restricted at some times for safety.
• There will no impact to the Spring Racing Carnival.

Major works – What to expect?

• 24-hour works.
• Changed traffic conditions including closure of sections of Union and Epsom roads.
• Full kerb to kerb road closure and fencing.
• Extremely high levels of noise.
• Detours for bike riders, pedestrians and traffic.
• Buses replacing trams on section of route 57.

Road and parking

To minimise traffic impacts, Epsom Road will have staggered road and lane closures, between Langs Road and Ascot Street, and will be closed to all traffic from 9pm, Friday 14 November to 5am, Monday 1 December.

Except:

• From 5am, Wednesday 19 November to 1am, Saturday 22 November (Westbound Lane only) .
• From 4am, Monday 24 November to 7am, Saturday 29 November.

Ascot Street remains open to left turn movements only onto Epsom Road.

Union Road will be closed between Epsom Road and Bloomfield Road.

Francis Street will remain open to east-west traffic. Detours via Ascot Vale and Maribyrnong roads.

 Emergency services will have access.

Public transport

Tram route 57 along Epsom Road will be replaced by buses in sections. Closer to the time of works,

visit: yarratrams.com.au/service-changes

Pedestrians

Footpaths will remain open around the works area. There may be temporary footpath closures where we are upgrading the footpaths. Temporary detours may be in place. Please follow the signage around the works. 

For more information about the types of work we do on the network and how we work with you, visit: https://yarratrams.com.au/infrastructure-upgrades