Historical information

This photograph depicts the road diversion on Nepean Highway that was implemented to allow construction of the railway line underneath the Nepean Highway at Moorabbin. An "Allourie" Cheese, Honey Canned Ham van is prominent on the left of the image, the railway gates are central and the old Moorabbin Station is visble. Beyond the dates, pedestrians are visible crossing the Nepean Highway. This image is part of a larger collection of images from the Public Transport Corporation displaying train stations and streetscapes in what is now the City of Kingston.

Significance

In 1958 excavations began for the removal of the level crossing gates at the southern end of the Moorabbin shopping centre on Nepean Highway. The station was also lowered below ground. A diversion route was created to enable the flow of traffic in both directions along the highway.

Physical description

Black and white photograph of road diversion on Nepean Highway, Moorabbin to allow the construction of the railway line below the Nepean Highway at Moorabbin and also to trench the station. This image is part of a larger collection of images from the Public Transport Corporation displaying train stations and streetscapes in what is now the City of Kingston.

Inscriptions & markings

White adhesive dot sticker: Printed black 199
Handwritten in red ink: 80%
Handwritten in black ink on yellow Post-It Note: [indecipherable] 199 - Diversion for Crossing
Stamped in blue ink: COPYRIGHT Public Transport Corporation, For reordering photographs, Please quote negative No m 5687, Enquiries C/- PTC Photographic Unit, Telephone switchboard 619 1111