> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.carexplore.com.au/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # VIC Reaches Major Milestone in Transport Upgrades - URL: https://www.carexplore.com.au/vic-reaches-major-milestone-in-transport-upgrades/ - Published: 2025-04-02T09:38:44.000Z - Updated: 2025-04-02T09:38:44.000Z - Description: Victoria removes its 85th level crossing in Beaconsfield, boosting safety, easing congestion, and transforming Melbourne’s busiest rail line. - Author: Dylan Anderson - Tags: Car News, Victoria The Allan Labor Government has officially removed its **85th dangerous and congested level crossing**, marking a major step forward in one of [Victoria’s](https://www.carexplore.com.au/tag/victoria/) most transformative infrastructure projects. [VIC Roads Get Massive $1.2 Billion UpgradeVictoria’s $38.5M road upgrade package targets Melbourne’s outer suburbs, easing congestion and boosting road safety.![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/icon/CarExplore-Favicon-1672.ico)CarExploreDylan Anderson![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/thumbnail/Vic-Road-Upgrade.webp)](https://www.carexplore.com.au/vic-roads-get-massive-1-2-billion-upgrade/) The **Station Street level crossing** in **Beaconsfield** has been eliminated for good, replaced by a brand-new road bridge on **McKenna Drive**, connecting Beaconsfield Avenue to Kenilworth Avenue over the Pakenham Line. The new bridge is now open to traffic, improving safety and easing congestion in Melbourne’s south-east. With this upgrade, the **Pakenham Line** is on track to become **level crossing free by the end of 2025**, with just **two sets of boom gates remaining**. ## Proven Safety and Congestion Benefits New safety data reveals that the **Level Crossing Removal Project** is significantly improving road and rail safety. Since the program’s launch, it has: - Prevented an estimated **111 crashes and near misses annually** - Reduced average boom gate downtime by **55 hours each morning peak** - Cut train and vehicle collisions and near misses by **almost 80%** since 2019 (from 11 to 2 incidents per month) [NSW Driver Caught Speeding Nearly Three Times the LimitNSW Police caught a 21-year-old driver speeding at 197km/h in a 70 zone, leading to a six-month licence suspension and a $2959 fine.![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/icon/CarExplore-Favicon-1673.ico)CarExploreDylan Anderson![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/thumbnail/bmw-driver-fined-2-9.webp)](https://www.carexplore.com.au/nsw-driver-caught-speeding-nearly-three-times-the-limit/) ## A State-Shaping Investment The **Level Crossing Removal Project** is one of the largest rail infrastructure undertakings in Victoria’s history. To date, it has: - Created over **6,000 jobs** - Delivered **104 million hours** of construction work - Built **54 new or upgraded stations** - Installed **60km of new walking and cycling paths** - Created **7,000 commuter car parks** - Planted **3.4 million grasses and shrubs** and **27,000 trees** - Unlocked space equal to **20 MCGs** for open public use Later this year, Pakenham Line commuters will benefit from **five new underground stations** when the **Metro Tunnel** opens, further transforming travel in the south-east. The government remains committed to removing **110 level crossings by 2030**, enhancing transport safety, reliability, and liveability across Melbourne. [QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, WA: Major Road Rule Changes for 2025Australian states QLD, NSW, VIC, and WA introduce major road rule changes in 2025, focusing on driver safety, convenience, and inclusivity.![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/icon/CarExplore-Favicon-1674.ico)CarExploreDylan Anderson![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/thumbnail/New-Laws-Coming-to-Australian-Roads-39.png)](https://www.carexplore.com.au/qld-nsw-vic-sa-wa-major-road-rule-changes-for-2025/) ## What Leaders Are Saying **Minister for Transport Infrastructure Gabrielle Williams:** > “In 2021 we made a promise to get rid of 85 level crossings by 2025 and that’s exactly what we’ve done.” > > “Getting rid of the Station Street, Beaconsfield level crossing brings the Pakenham Line one step closer to being boom gate free in 2025, transforming journeys in our city’s south east.” **Member for South-East Metropolitan Region Michael Galea:** > “Getting rid of the Station Street boom gates will benefit Beaconsfield residents by making local streets safer and journeys smoother.” To learn more about the project and what’s next, visit [levelcrossings.vic.gov.au](https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/?ref=carexplore.com.au). --- [Victoria’s New Speed Cameras: What You Need to KnowVictoria trials new mobile speed cameras disguised as roadside boxes, stirring controversy over placement and cost. Drivers urged to adhere to limits.![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/icon/CarExplore-Favicon-1675.ico)CarExploreDylan Anderson![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/thumbnail/Victoria-New-Mobile-Speed-Cameras-1-8.png)](https://www.carexplore.com.au/victorias-new-speed-cameras-what-you-need-to-know/) [Shocking Road Rage Attack on Uber Driver in SydneyShocking road rage attack on an Uber driver in Sydney’s Barangaroo caught on camera. See the wild incident and Reddit’s reactions.![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/icon/CarExplore-Favicon-1676.ico)CarExploreDylan Anderson![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2025-02-20-at-10.12.29-am-16.png)](https://www.carexplore.com.au/shocking-road-rage-attack-on-uber-driver-in-sydney/)