Major tram track renewal works will begin this weekend at the intersection of Bourke and Spencer streets in Melbourne’s CBD, with road closures and service changes in place for nearly two weeks.
From Sunday 15 February to Thursday 26 February, crews will replace tram tracks and road surfaces at the busy junction. New poles and overhead wires will also be installed as part of the upgrade.
The Victorian Government said crews would work around the clock to complete the project. The intersection of Bourke Street and Spencer Street will be fully closed during the works, with detours for pedestrians and traffic.
Bourke Street will be closed between King and Spencer streets, while Spencer Street will be closed between Little Bourke and Little Collins streets. Detours will operate along King Street and Wurundjeri Way.
Tram services will also change during the construction period. Route 86 trams will run between Bundoora RMIT and Queen Street. Route 96 trams will operate in sections, with no services between Queen Street and Spencer Street. Route 30 trams will be extended to Waterfront City Docklands for the duration of the works.
Passengers requiring assistance will be supported by MyTramsfer, in partnership with Travellers Aid, connecting to Stop 4 Queen Street and Stop 124 Batman Park between 6:00am and 9:00pm each day.
Yarra Trams said it would work with local businesses and residents to maintain access and manage deliveries throughout construction.
Minister for Public and Active Transport Gabrielle Williams said the works were necessary to maintain the network.
“This important maintenance work is vital to keeping our tram network reliable along some of our busiest corridors in Melbourne’s CBD.”
She added: “We thank the community for their patience while we deliver this critical work to keep our trams and passengers moving.”
Further information about the project is available on the Department of Transport and Planning website.
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