Matthews Avenue pole installation works

  • 59

Monday 18 August to Wednesday 20 August 2025

Date and time

Monday 18 August to Wednesday 20 August, 9pm to last tram each night.

Reason for service changes

Works are taking place in Matthews Avenue 

Service changes

Route 59 trams run between Flinders Street Station and Stop 53 Keilor Rd.

Buses replace Route 59 trams between Stop 53 Keilor Rd and Airport West, servicing temporary bus stops along Matthews Avenue.

Tram stop changes

The following tram stops will be closed and serviced by replacement buses:

  • Stop 53 Keilor Rd 
  • Stop 54 Fullarton Rd
  • Stop 55 Cameron St
  • Stop 56 Earl St
  • Stop 57 Hawker St
  • Stop 58 Marshall Rd
  • Stop 59 Matthews Avenue / Airport West terminus

Tram replacement buses

Replacement buses will service temporary bus stops or existing PTV bus stops along Matthews Avenue.
Follow orange signage for directions to the temporary bus stops.

Trams and buses run to the normal frequency during the works.

Accessibility

Tram replacement buses are low-floor accessible depending on availability.

For a taxi service between closed stops during service changes call PTV on 1800 800 007 or speak to a customer service employee at Stop 53 Keilor Rd. 

­­Allow extra time and plan your journey at ptv.vic.gov.au

Buses replace Route 59 trams
Buses replace Route 59 trams