Motorists and pedestrians in Gosnells and Maddington are being warned of major disruptions due to ongoing significant maintenance work along the Armadale train line, which includes the temporary closure of level crossings.
During the train line shutdown, the Public Transport Authority (PTA) has been undertaking significant maintenance work between Kenwick and Sherwood stations, known as the Rail Revitalisation Program.
As part of the project, several road and pedestrian level crossings will be closed in the coming weeks to facilitate resurfacing and upgrades.
Locals may have already noticed disruptions at the Dorothy Street level crossing in Gosnells and the Austin Avenue crossing in Maddington, as both have already been closed for major resurfacing work.
These crossings are expected to wrap up by this Sunday, November 24.
However, the closures will continue to affect traffic and pedestrians across other key crossings in the coming weeks.
From Monday, November 25, to Sunday, December 8, the Kelvin Road level crossing will be closed for track and crossing upgrades.
During this period, vehicle detours will be in place via Austin Avenue and Albany Highway, while pedestrians will be redirected through Maddington Station.
Additionally, the Stalker Road/Main Street level crossing in Gosnells will be closed to both vehicles and pedestrians from Monday, November 25, to Sunday, December 1, with vehicle and pedestrian detours via Dorothy Road and Fremantle Road.
Finally, one of the most significant disruptions will occur at the Fremantle Road level crossing, which will be closed from Monday, December 2, to Thursday, December 12.
Both vehicles and pedestrians will be diverted via Stalker Road/Main Street during this time.
Motorists and pedestrians are being encouraged to plan their journeys in advance and use alternative routes to avoid delays.
The Rail Revitalisation Project between Kenwick and Sherwood stations, which includes completely removing and replacing 15km of track and improving drainage systems, is set to be completed in line with the METRONET Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal project.
The Armadale/Thornlie Line is still expected to reopen mid-next year.
