FAQ
What is the Metro Tunnel Project?
The $11 billion Metro Tunnel is one of Australia’s largest ever public transport projects. It’s the first major investment in Melbourne’s rail network since the City Loop was finished 30 years ago.
It will result in an end-to-end rail line from Sunbury in the west to Cranbourne and Pakenham in the south-east, with high capacity metropolitan trains and five new underground stations.
The Metro Tunnel will connect Arden, Parkville and Domain to the metropolitan rail network for the first time. The project will also ease congestion on the world’s busiest tram corridor on Swanston Street and St Kilda Road.
For more information about the Metro Tunnel go to metrotunnel.vic.gov.au(External link).
What’s happening in Parkville?
Parkville will get a new underground train station beneath Grattan Street.
Find out more about the construction of Parkville Station at metrotunnel.vic.gov.au/locations/parkville(External link).
How long will the works take?
Major works are underway to support construction of the new underground station in Parkville, including the relocation and protection of underground services.
The construction of Parkville Station will take approximately five years, including early works and fit-out of the station underground.
What streets are affected?
Grattan Street will close to traffic between Royal Parade and Leicester Street, with the potential for lane closures (in the vicinity of the works) between Royal Parade and Flemington Road. Barry Street will also close between Grattan Street and Pelham Street.
During construction, Royal Parade and Elizabeth Street will be restricted to two traffic lanes, a tram lane and a bike lane in each direction.
