As construction of the new Parkville Station continues, there will be some changes to how you drive, cycle and walk around the precinct.

Map of transport changes around Parkville for January-February 2024

Short-term traffic changes

Grattan Street, between Flemington Road and Royal Parade

There will be traffic changes on Grattan Street, between Flemington Road and Royal Parade (PDF, 178.9 KB) until late March 2024 while reinstatement and public realm works are completed on the northern side of Grattan Street.

  • The Grattan Street eastbound lane, between Flemington Road and Royal Parade/Elizabeth Street, will temporarily close.
  • The Grattan Street westbound lane will re-open to maintain hospital drop-off/pick-up and access for emergency services. Vehicles will be able to travel westbound on Grattan Street from Elizabeth Street and turn left or right onto Flemington Road.
  • Patient drop-off/pick-up and short-term parking will be maintained on the southern side of Grattan Street.
  • Patient pick-up/drop-off spaces for the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre will remain available from the Elizabeth Street service lane.
  • Emergency vehicle access to and from the Royal Melbourne Hospital will be maintained at all times.
  • Emergency vehicles will be able to travel eastbound on Grattan Street, between the Royal Melbourne Hospital emergency department ambulance exit, and Royal Parade.
  • Traffic management and signage will be in place to safely direct vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians around the work area.
  • Access to local hospitals, buildings and businesses will be maintained at all times.

Long-term road and lane closures

There are long-term road and lane closures in place during construction of the new Parkville Station.

  • Grattan Street is closed to vehicles between Elizabeth Street/Royal Parade and Bouverie Street.
  • Barry Street, between Pelham and Grattan streets, is closed to vehicles.
  • Until late March 2024, the Grattan Street westbound lane, between Flemington Road and Elizabeth Street/Royal Parade, will reopen and the eastbound lane will temporarily close to enable works in this area.
  • Access to hospitals, hospital car park, and ambulances will be maintained at all times.
  • The Elizabeth Street and Royal Parade service lanes, between Haymarket Roundabout and Genetics Lane, have permanently closed for the new accessible tram stop. All vehicle and cyclist access on Elizabeth Street and Royal Parade is permanently maintained via the reopened outer lanes.

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