The final grade separation of the Regional Rail Link has been completed, providing motorists with a safe road over the rail line at Wyndham Vale.
The Black Forest Road Bridge over the rail line is the last of 12 grade separations between Deer Park and Werribee’s west, bringing to an end a two-year program.
Western Metropolitan Liberal MP Andrew Elsbury said the grade separations would provide better road connections for local residents.
“The construction of road over rail bridges ensures trains and road traffic are safely separated and motorists won’t have to wait for passing trains,” he said.
Public Transport Minister Terry Mulder said completion of the Black Forest Road Bridge would ease congestion on surrounding roads.
“The grade separations across the western suburbs mean Melbourne’s first new major rail line in 80 years will not create a single level crossing,” he said.
Mr Mulder said the $4.1 billion project, which connects Wyndham Vale and Tarneit to the rail network for the first time, was running ahead of schedule and under budget. The project is expected to be finished early next year, instead of in 2016.
New train stations at Wyndham Vale and Tarneit are scheduled to be completed this year.
Public Transport Victoria said train services would start progressively in 2015 on the Regional Rail Link line, including Wyndham Vale and Tarneit, following commissioning works, driver training and the progressive delivery of regional rolling stock.
