Bendigo transport upgrades affect daily travel for residents and local connectivity

Bendigo Metro services added 10 extra weekday bus trips to Epsom Station plus one evening service to Eaglehawk and four new off-peak V/Line trains on the Melbourne line.

These additions arrive as residents juggle work, school runs and weekend travel along corridors that already face weather-related signal faults. Local drivers and bus users now have more scheduled options on weekdays, which can shorten waits at stops near Epsom and Eaglehawk while the new trains give extra midday and afternoon departures to Melbourne.

Intersection works target pedestrian and cyclist safety

Work at the Chapel Street and Hargreaves Street intersection includes new traffic lights scheduled for completion by mid-2025 as part of the City Centre Strategic Cycling Corridor. The lights are meant to give clearer crossing times for people on foot or bike, reducing conflict points in the central business district where foot traffic mixes with vehicles heading to surrounding neighbourhoods.

Residents who walk or cycle through that junction will notice the staged installation of signals and line marking. The project focuses on one defined crossing rather than a broad network rollout, so nearby streets retain existing layouts until further stages are announced.

Route alternatives and real-time information

The West Gate Tunnel is listed to open in late 2025, offering Bendigo motorists an alternate path to Melbourne that avoids the West Gate Bridge and links more directly into CityLink. For households making regular trips south, the tunnel could change departure timing on peak days once it is operating.

Current V/Line services on the Bendigo line continue to run to Melbourne as scheduled, though trips toward Echuca and Swan Hill have faced suspensions during floods. Real-time road closures and alerts remain available through the VicTraffic feed at traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au or by calling 13 11 70, allowing drivers to check conditions before leaving home or work.

Residents can review the VicTraffic site or phone line each morning to confirm any weather-related delays on the Calder corridor or local arterials. Checking the feed before peak travel periods helps avoid unplanned stops and supports smoother movement through the region.