Buses replace Route 82 trams

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Friday 15 November to Tuesday 26 November 2024

We're continuing the upgrade to Route 82 track and infrastructure for the upcoming introduction of the Next Generation Tram. 

Date and time

11pm Friday 15 November to last tram Tuesday 26 November.

Service Changes 

Buses replace Route 82 trams between Footscray and Moonee Ponds, diverting around the work zone via Rosamond Road.

Tram Replacement Buses 

Buses will service kerbside tram stops except for the following stops which will be temporarily
relocated outside the work zone or at an accessible point to the terminus.

  • Stop 64 Irving Street & Leeds Street (terminus)
  • Stop 54 Gordon Road 
  • Stop 53 Maribyrnong Secondary College
  • Stop 52 River Street 
  • Stop 51 Highpoint Shopping Centre 
  • Stop 50 Williamson Road 
  • Stop 49 Waterford Avenue 
  • Stop 48 Raleigh Road 
  • Stop 46 Rosamond Road 
  • Stop 34 Maribyrnong Road (towards Footscray)
  • Stop 32 Moonee Ponds Junction (terminus)

Follow wayfinding and at-stop signage for directions to the serviced stops.

Replacement buses run to a normal frequency during works however, there may be delays due to traffic congestion in the area

Alternative Travel

Passengers may consider the following local bus routes:

  • Route 472 between Footscray and Moonee Ponds
  • Route 409 between Footscray and Highpoint Shopping Centre.

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 customer service employee.

Plan ahead at ptv.vic.gov.au and allow extra time for your journey 

Buses replace Route 82 trams