Melburnians catching trams through the CBD are in for some changes, with a significant maintenance project kicking off at one of the city's most-trafficked intersections.
The Victorian government has announced crews will begin around-the-clock works at the Bourke and Spencer streets intersection from 15 February through to 26 February, replacing tram tracks and road surfaces while installing new poles and overhead wires. The works are part of ongoing efforts to keep the city’s tram network running reliably along two of the CBD’s busiest corridors.
The intersection itself will be fully closed for the duration of the project, with pedestrian and traffic detours in place via King Street and Wurundjeri Way. Bourke Street will be closed between King and Spencer streets, while Spencer Street will be closed between Little Bourke and Little Collins streets.
Tram service changes
- Route 86 will run between Bundoora RMIT and Queen Street only
- Route 96 will operate in sections, with no trams running between Queen Street and Spencer Street
- Route 30 will be extended to Waterfront City Docklands for the duration of works
- Bourke Street closed between King and Spencer streets
- Spencer Street closed between Little Bourke and Little Collins streets
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Passengers with accessibility needs won’t be left without support. MyTramsfer, operating in partnership with Travellers Aid, will have staff on site from 6am to 9pm each day to assist commuters, with connections available to Stop 4 Queen Street and Stop 124 Batman Park.
Yarra Trams has also committed to keeping local businesses and residents in the loop throughout the project, working to maintain access and keep deliveries running as smoothly as possible during construction.
The works form part of the Victorian government’s broader commitment to maintaining and modernising Melbourne’s tram network, which services thousands of passengers across the CBD each day. With crews operating 24 hours a day, the aim is to get the intersection back up and running as efficiently as possible before the end of the month.
Passengers and road users are encouraged to check the latest updates and plan ahead before heading into the CBD while the works are underway.
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