Aviation Road
Level Crossing
Line: Geelong and Warrnambool
Distance from Melbourne: 22.064 km
Track Diagram: View
Google Maps: Satellite / Map
Line: Geelong and Warrnambool
Distance from Melbourne: 22.064 km
Track Diagram: View
Google Maps: Satellite / Map
In 2016 the Victoria Government announced that the Aviation Road level crossing would be removed.
Early site investigations commenced in September 2016, with a road over rail design selected in March 2018. Work started in September 2018, with the new bridge opening to road traffic in September 2019.
The pedestrian crossing is still in service to provide access to Aircraft Station, with a replacement pedestrian underpass to be completed at a later date.
Events
June 9, 1964 | Flashing lights provided |
June 10, 1979 | Boom barriers provided |
June 25, 1989 | Boom barriers and pedestrian gates provided |
Photos
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Station forecourt waiting future landscapingThere used to be three giant gum trees here, but all were chopped down January 1, 2022 |
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Looking north under the new pedestrian underpassJanuary 1, 2022 |
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Deck of the temporary footbridge is starting to wear downJanuary 1, 2022 |
Sources
- http://www.vrhistory.com/ - Andrew Waugh
- Construction’s coming to Aviation Road (26 Sep 2018)
- Aviation Road-over-rail design selected (6 Mar 2018)
- Laverton Community Update – September 2016 (14 Sep 2016)
- Gone For Good: Laverton Crossing Removal Takes Tally To 30 (29 September 2019 )