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.
Out-of-hours works
- 24-hour track tamping works between Kenwick and Sherwood from January 16 to March 31.
- Intermittent nightly closures for rail grinding and line marking of pedestrian and vehicle level crossings in Gosnells and Maddington across various dates in January and February as per the below schedule. 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
- Rail Grinding: Saturday 18 January from 5pm to 7am Sunday 19 January.
- Line Marking: Friday 31 January from 8pm to 5am Saturday 1 February.
- Vehicle detours via Stalker Road/Main Street.
- Pedestrian detours via Gosnells Station.
Austin Avenue Level Crossing Renewal
- Rail Grinding: Wednesday 22 January from 7pm to 7am Thursday 23 January.
- Line Marking: Wednesday 29 January from 8pm to 5am Thursday 30 January.
- Vehicle detours via Kelvin Road and Wanaping Road.
- Pedestrian detours via Maddington Station.
Albany Hwy Level Crossing
- Rail Grinding: Monday 20 January from 8pm to 5am Tuesday 21 January.
- Vehicle detours via Kelvin Road and The Crescent.
- Pedestrian detours via Maddington Station.
Kelvin Road Level Crossing
- Rail Grinding: Tuesday 21 January from 7pm to 7am on Wednesday 22 January.
- Line Marking: Tuesday 28 January from 8pm to 5am Wednesday 29 January.
- Vehicle detours via Austin Avenue and Albany Highway.
- Pedestrian detours via Maddington Station.
Stalker Road/Main Street Level Crossing
- Rail Grinding: Friday 17 January from 5pm to 7am Saturday 18 January.
- Line Marking: Saturday 1 February from 8pm to 5am Sunday 2 February.
- Vehicle and pedestrian detours via Dorothy Road and Fremantle Road.
Fremantle Road Level Crossing
- Rail Grinding: Sunday 19 January from 5pm to 6am Monday 20 January.
- Line Marking: Thursday 30 January from 8pm to 5am Friday 31 January.
- Vehicle and pedestrian detours via Stalker Road/Main Street.
Wanaping Road Level Crossing
- Rail Grinding: Thursday 23 January from 7pm to 7am Friday 24 January.
- Line Marking: Monday 3 February to Wednesday 5 February between 8pm and 5am.
- Vehicle detours via William Street and Austin Avenue.
- Pedestrian detours via Maddington Station.
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.