The level crossing at Heatherdale Road, Mitcham was removed in 2017 along with building the new Heatherdale Station. The crossing was removed by lowering the line under Heatherdale Road. The station was rebuilt on the east side of the road. The level crossing at Blackburn Road in Blackburn was also removed in 2017, with the rail line lowered under Blackburn Road. The project included major enhancements to the existing Blackburn Station for better integration with Blackburn Village. A new walking and cycling path between Blackburn and Nunawading was built. The level crossings at Union Road, Surrey Hills and Mont Albert Road, Mont Albert will be removed along with the level crossings at Manchester road, Mooroolbark and Maroondah Highway, Lilydale.