Labor is delivering more level-access tram stops on Sydney Road and upgrading the Brunswick Tram Depot to deliver more services.
Two level-access tram stops on Moreland Road will be built to cut congestion and make it easier for passengers to board trams.
Upgrading the Brunswick Tram Depot will improve maintenance facilities and boost tram stabling capacity by 30 per cent.
Crews will build a new track exit to directly connect the depot to Sydney Road – allowing more trams to run in the morning peak and cut congestion along Moreland Road.
From 9:00pm Friday, 21 August until early October there will be road closures and service changes on Routes 6, 19 and 58.
The works will be completed in stages with Sydney Road to be closed between Davies Street and Mitchell Street from Friday, 21 August to Friday, 4 September.
Between Saturday, 12 September to Friday, 2 October, Moreland Road will be closed between Cameron Street and Sydney Road.
Route 19 – Friday, 21 August to last tram Thursday, 3 September:
- Trams will run between Flinders Street Station and Stop 19 Brunswick Road.
- Buses will replace trams between Stop 19 Brunswick Road and North Coburg.
Route 58 – Friday 21 August to last tram Monday, 5 October:
- Trams will run between Toorak and Stop 11 Queensberry Street on Peel Street.
- Buses will replace trams between Stop 11 Queensberry Street and West Coburg, diverting around Royal Park.
Route 6 – Friday, 21 August to last tram Sunday 4 October:
- Trams will run between Glen Iris and Stop 129 Moreland Road.
- Buses will replace trams along Moreland Road to Sydney Road until Thursday, 3 September.
- From Friday, 4 September, shuttle buses will run on Moreland Road every 30 minutes from 7am to 9pm.
Yarra Trams will continue to work with residents and businesses throughout the works and keep them informed.
As stated by Minister for Public Transport Vicki Ward
“We thank the community for their patience while we deliver this critical work to unlock more tram services.”
“Brunswick Depot has been operating for 90 years, and these important upgrades will significantly improve public transport across Melbourne’s north.”
