Works associated with the removal of the Flinders Street overpass are now complete. New tram tracks have been laid along sections of Flinders Street and new platform tram stops have been installed. On 21 December 2005 the Minister for Major Projects, John Lenders and Lord Mayor John So, attended the site to officially mark the completion of the project. Work on the project was carried out by contractor FRH Group and took 8 months to complete.
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Removal of the Flinders Street overpass was completed in late December 2005, and included:
- Removal of the Flinders Street overpass at King Street
- A new signalised intersection at Flinders and King Streets, with provision for right-turn lanes
- Installation of platform tram stops along Flinders Street at the intersections of Spencer, King and Market Streets, to provide safer and easier passenger access to trams.
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Benefits of removing the overpass include:
- Stimulating new growth and investment in the south-western part of the CBD and in particular, the Melbourne Aquarium.
- Improving links to existing destinations on both sides of the Yarra River.
- Improving pedestrian facilities, making it easier and more accessible to get to and across the River.
- Improving public safety through a more open, planned and visually enhanced environment.
- Improving access to public transport along the western end of Flinders Street.
- Improving car access to the CBD with the provision of right-turn lanes on the approaches to the new Flinders/King intersection.
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Services for tram routes 48, 70 and 75 returned to normal in late November 2005. The City Circle Tram has also resumed its usual route along Flinders Street and Spring Street.
For further information on tram services please contact Yarra Trams Customer Feedback on 1800 800 166 between 6am and 10pm every day or visit www.yarratrams.com.au.
Bus Services continue to operate along Flinders Street.
For further information on bus services please contact MetLink, telephone 13 16 38 or visit www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au
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Fact Sheet 1 - Background Information [PDF 225KB]
Project Update 1 [PDF 121KB]
Project Update 2 [PDF 864KB]
Project Update 3 [PDF 668KB]
Project Brochure [PDF 174KB]
Project Update 4 [PDF 178KB]
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If you would like to receive email updates outlining project progress and on traffic arrangements, please email your name and contact details to flinderst@roads.vic.gov.au.
For further information please contact the Flinders Street Project Information Line on 1800 77 66 22.
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2 June, 2005 - Good Riddance to the Flinders Street Overpass11 August, 2005 - Flinders Street Overpass Bites the Dust21 December 2005 - New look west end ripe for million dollar makeover [PDF 73KB]
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