Tram Road and Merlin Street Intersection Improvements
We’re delivering safety and traffic flow improvements to the Tram Road and Merlin Street intersection in Doncaster.
Underway
Project update - April 2025
Current traffic disruptions
Works are underway on the intersection upgrades.
To keep our crew and all road users safe during works, from Thursday May 1 until late July 2025 there will be traffic management changes on Tram Road and Merlin Street.
What to expect
- We’ll be working on one side of Tram Road at a time. One traffic lane in both directions will be open at all times with vehicles shifted to the other side of the road. Please allow up to 10 minutes extra travel time.
- Merlin Street will be closed from the intersection of Tram Road to Fredrick Street while we work on the southbound lanes of Tram Road with detours in place via Clay Drive. Please follow detour signage on site.
- Access for local residents, businesses and emergency vehicles will remain in place at all times.
- Southbound bus stops within the worksite on Tram Road will be temporarily closed. An alternative bus stop will be provided north of Clay Drive. Check www.ptv.vic.gov.au for more information.
- A 40km/h speed limit will be in place at all times throughout the work site.
The majority of works are expected to be completed during the day on weekdays. There will be times where crews will need to work at night and on weekends to minimise disruption to traffic and keep crews safe. No works will be scheduled on public holidays.
Intersection improvement works are expected to be completed by mid-2025, with switch-on of traffic lights to follow. Please note, these dates are subject to change due to weather conditions.
Please look out for changed traffic conditions and allow extra time when travelling through the area. We'll provide advance notice on any traffic changes as the project progresses.
Thank you for your patience during these important works.
About the project
What we're doing
- Installing new traffic lights and pedestrian crossings at the intersection to improve driver and pedestrian safety and improve traffic flow.
- Widening Tram Road to build a dedicated right turn lane into Merlin Street. This will improve traffic flow by allowing through traffic to continue without being stopped by drivers wanting to turn right.
- Widening Merlin Street to build dedicated left and right turn lanes into Tram Road to make turns safer and easier for drivers.
- Building a new raised pedestrian crossing in Tram Road Service Road that will connect pedestrians to the new traffic lights via a pedestrian ramp.
These improvements were developed as part of Manningham Council’s Doncaster Hill Strategy and funded through the Doncaster Hill Development Contribution Plan.
Project map
Image description: A map showing the improvements being made at the Tram Road and Merlin Street intersection. A blue traffic light symbol in the centre of the intersection show that new traffic lights will be installed at Tram Road and Merlin Street. A blue walking pedestrian symbol and line marking shows the new pedestrian crossings being installed across Merlin Street and across Tram Road on the west side of the intersection. A grey raised pedestrian crossing in Tram Road Service Road with a yellow pedestrian ramp shows that pedestrians will be connected to the new traffic lights at Tram Road and Merlin Street from the service road. Arrow line markings and turning lanes highlighted in blue show the new dedicated right turn lane from Tram Road into Merlin Street and the new dedicated left and right turn lanes from Merlin Street into Tram Road.
Parking changes
Five parking spaces on Merlin Street will be removed and two parking spaces will be added with restrictions. These need to be removed to build turning lanes. Two parking spaces on Tram Road Service Road will be removed so that the raised pedestrian crossing connecting pedestrians to the new traffic lights can be built.
Environment
As part of the project, eleven trees and shrubs will be removed to widen Tram Road and Merlin Street. While there are no plans to plant new trees and vegetation at the intersection, Manningham Council will explore opportunities for replanting in the local area.
Driveway changes
During intersection improvement works, we’ll need to make changes to four driveway entrances on Tram Road and five driveway entrances on Merlin Street to widen the roads and make space for the new turning lanes. We’ll contact impacted residents and businesses about these changes before construction works begin.
Get in touch
To find out more about this project.
Email: [email protected]