Maylands Road Improvements

What's happening

We are currently upgrading Hotham Bridge to install new traffic signals at the intersection of Railway Parade and Whatley Crescent, allowing for a new right-turn lane to provide direct access to the Maylands Town Centre.

The bridge footpath has already been demolished to make way for the additional right-turn traffic lane, with pedestrians redirected to the nearby alternative rail crossings.

Until Monday 21 October, the northbound lane on the bridge is closed for the removal of guardrails and parapets, kerb demolition and construction of new guardrail footings. From 21 October to late December, the southbound lane will be closed.

• Northbound detour
• Southbound detour

Read more about the Hotham Bridge Upgrade in our January 2024 Project Update.

Since the Caledonian Avenue level crossing closed, the following works have already been completed:

• Installed new protected bike lanes on Railway Parade, making it safer for cyclists to travel between Meltham and Maylands station. Supported by a speed reduction to 50 km/h, these bike lanes were completed in late 2022.
• Installed a temporary safety treatment at the intersection of Guildford Road and Seventh Avenue, banning through and right turn movements from Seventh Avenue. This was completed in May 2023.
• In consultation with the community and stakeholders, completed a Revitalisation Planning Study to inform development of a draft masterplan that proposes road, path and streetscape upgrades for the Maylands Town Centre.

What is being proposed as part of the future masterplan?

• New traffic signals at Guildford Road and Seventh Avenue, reinstating all vehicle movements at the intersection and improving safety for road users (funded for likely construction in 2026-27).
• Upgraded traffic signals at Guildford Road and Eighth Avenue to improve pedestrian crossings (funded for likely construction in 2026-27).
• Traffic calming and streetscape upgrades on Whatley Crescent, Eighth Avenue, Seventh Avenue and Guildford Road (funding available for some elements on Whatley Crescent; the remainder subject to future funding).
• Potential bus transfer station to provide better connectivity to the town and train station (subject to future planning and funding).