As part of the project, the Helena Street level crossing will be removed and a replacement crossing will be built at Cale Street. The Cale Street level crossing will maintain efficient movement through the Midland town centre. Cale Street will be extended south across the rail corridor to Yelverton Drive and will include pedestrian mazes and vehicle boom gates. Traffic signals will be integrated with the surrounding road network.
When the Cale Street level crossing opens the Helena Street level crossing will close, allowing for the new Midland Station to be built to the east of Helena Street. The newly created level crossing at Cale Street will be the only temporary alternative for pedestrians wanting to cross the tracks while construction takes place on the new station. Once the station is operational, a 24/7 pedestrian overpass will provide an alternative option.
Construction on the Cale Street level crossing began in January 2024.
Read more about the Cale Street level crossing fact sheet.