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20 Mar 2019

Delays expected during Autumn construction blitz

Victoria is currently in a transport construction boom with 41 major road and rail projects being built. During April, major infrastructure upgrades continue in preparation for the Metro Tunnel which will open in 2025, which will untangle the City Loop to run more trains across Melbourne. These works will prepare our network for bigger, better trains and deliver improvements for passengers across Victoria.

13 Mar 2019

Free audio tours in Domain

We have partnered with Roamni to present free audio tours of the area around the Anzac Station site.

11 Mar 2019

Graduate Program at Metro Tunnel

08 Mar 2019

Ride Safely near worksites

We are holding pop-ups at events through out the city to reduce the risks to cyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists who move around our worksites.

07 Mar 2019

2020 MTIA Graduate Program applications now open

We’re seeking recent graduates from a range of disciplines to join the 2020 Major Transport Infrastructure Authority (MTIA) Graduate Program. Take the opportunity to build both your career and Victoria's infrastructure.

28 Feb 2019

Second roadheader arrives at State Library Station

A second roadheader is set to commence excavation at the end of February from the Franklin Street east shaft. This machine will start excavating under Swanston Street, east to west, as it creates an underground passenger connection. It’ll be launched 26 metres underground in the coming days.

19 Feb 2019

Metro Tunnel TBMs named

The names of the four TBM’s set to build the Metro Tunnel have been revealed.

Meg lanning TBM
It’s not every day you have a piece of 'Meg-a' machinery named after you. Hear what Meg Lanning has to say about it.
Posted by Metro Tunnel on Tuesday, 12 February 2019

11 Feb 2019

First TBM arrives in Melbourne

The first of four tunnel boring machines for the Metro Tunnel Project has completed its journey by sea to the Port of Melbourne.

Joan has arrived!
Joan, our first tunnel boring machine has arrived. Weighing in at a whopping 1,000 tonnes and 120m in length, she’s a beauty! Joan will be reassembled onsite at the new North Melbourne station in the coming weeks and prepared for tunnelling.
Posted by Metro Tunnel on Tuesday, 12 February 2019

05 Feb 2019

Development plans on consultation

Victorians are being given the opportunity to have their say on the Metro Tunnel's upcoming development plans.

01 Feb 2019

St Kilda Road night time closure 3 February

On Sunday 3 February, from 11.30pm to 5am, drivers on St Kilda Road between Dorcas Street and Toorak Road West/Kings Way will experience delays and detours.

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