During the Armadale and Thornlie Line shutdown the PTA is undertaking major maintenance work between Kenwick and Sherwood stations. The work is essential due to the age of the infrastructure and will reduce the demand for shutdowns in the future.
The work includes the renewal of 15kms of track, 25 pedestrian crossings and 10 level crossings, and improving and installing new drainage systems. Upgrades to the overhead lines, communications, and signals facilities to connect to works being completed on the Victoria-Park Canning Level Crossing Removal and Byford Rail Extension projects are also part of the program.
Upcoming works
Track renewal works will be taking place between Kenwick and Sherwood. Work will move along the Armadale Line inside the rail reserve during normal construction hours (7am to 7pm) Monday to Saturday.
Track renewal works include completely removing the existing track and replacing it, including preparation works. Completing these works will reduce future ongoing maintenance requirements for the line once it reopens.
Out-of-hours works
- 24-hour track tamping works between Kenwick and Sherwood from November 16 to December 20
- 24-hour works for the renewal of pedestrian and vehicle level crossings in Gosnells and Maddington across various dates in November and December. These works require road closures at the level crossings and pedestrians will be diverted to the nearest pedestrian level crossings. Access to local businesses will be maintained.
Dorothy Street Level Crossing Renewal
- Monday 11 November to Sunday 24 November
- vehicle detours via Stalker Road/Main Street
- pedestrian detours via Gosnells Station.
Austin Avenue Level Crossing Renewal
- Monday 18 November to Sunday 24 November
- vehicle detours via Kelvin Road and Wanaping Road
- pedestrian detours via Maddington Station.
Kelvin Road Level Crossing Renewal
- Monday 25 November to Sunday 8 December
- vehicle detours via Austin Avenue and Albany Highway
- pedestrian detours via Maddington Station.
Stalker Road/Main Street Level Crossing Renewal
- Monday 25 November to Sunday 1 December
- vehicle and pedestrian detours via Dorothy Road and Fremantle Road.
Fremantle Road Level Crossing Renewal
- Monday 2 December to Thursday 12 December
- vehicle and pedestrian detours via Stalker Road/Main Street.
While every effort will be made to minimise noise, some disturbance may be unavoidable.
If you have any questions on the works or have cause for concern during the work, please contact info@metronet.wa.gov.au or contact the 24/7 Infoline on (08) 9326 3666.