Route 82 upgrade works - Stage 3
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Thursday 13 March to Sunday 16 March 2025
We’re continuing the upgrade of tracks and infrastructure for the introduction of our new next-generation G Class trams and the Maidstone tram maintenance and stabling facility.
Date and time
First tram Thursday 13 March to last tram Sunday 16 March
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
