THE Bear Street level crossing has closed permanently to vehicles as part of level crossing removal works, with the Mordialloc Stabling Yard underpass soon to follow.
Work is underway to remove the level crossings at McDonald Street in Mordialloc and Station Street in Aspendale. Overnight on 4 August, the Bear Street crossing was permanently removed to allow for the construction of rail bridges. The Big Build Victoria website directs motorists to access Nepean Highway via McDonald and White streets now the crossing is closed. “Pedestrian access through Bear Street will be maintained, with temporary detours in place at times.
“Closing Bear Street will create space for a vibrant new station precinct, with safer connections to transport and nearby shops. There may be some local congestion while we complete the remaining works. Once the level crossings are removed and trains are running on the new rail bridges, drivers will see improved traffic flow through the new boom-gate free area.”
On 18 August, the Mordialloc Stabling Yard underpass will be closed permanently. The rail bridges in Mordialloc and Aspendale will descend into the existing Mordialloc Stabling Yard and the rail bridge over Mordialloc Creek. Big Build Victoria says “to maintain the stabling yard’s capacity and functionality, we need to adjust the layout and extend the tracks to ensure there is sufficient space for trains to park.
“Locals can continue to use alternate routes via Mordialloc Creek bridge, Longbeach Trail and Mordialloc Creek Trail. As part of the project, we’ll build a new path connection next to the stabling yard, which will link into the existing paths at George Woods Reserve and Park Street.”
The state government plans to make the Frankston line level crossing free by 2029.
First published in the Frankston Times – 12 August 2025