30 August 2026
Some disappointing news for our Highett community today.
The State Government has announced that the removal of the Highett Road and Wickham Road level crossings will be delayed again, with completion now pushed back to 2033.
The project was originally promised for completion by 2029. It was then pushed back to 2032, and today we’ve learned Highett will have to wait another year.
The Government says delaying the Highett crossings, along with Latrobe Street in Mentone, will provide $112 million in budget savings to help fund additional road and pothole repairs across Victoria.
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For Highett, the further delay means our community will continue to experience the level crossings for longer, alongside the impacts of surrounding SRL works on congestion and access around our shopping precinct.
We will continue to keep our community informed of any further updates.
Please note: The HPA is sharing this update because it directly affects Highett. We are a non-partisan community association and don’t endorse political parties or candidates. We welcome respectful discussion about the local impact of the announcement.