Grattan Street

Grattan Street

Eastbound view of Grattan Street, taken near the Royal Parade intersection, September 2024
Length	1.4 km (0.87 mi)
Location	Melbourne, Australia
Coordinates	-37.80081, 144.96743
West end	Flemington Road
East end	Rathdowne Street

Grattan Street is a major street in Melbourne, Australia.

History

Grattan Street shortly after reopening. Parkville railway station main entrance can be seen to the left

Since 2020, Grattan Street has been split by the building works for a new pedestrian zone adjoining the university, and for the construction of Parkville railway station.^[1]

In June 2024, Grattan Street reopened to traffic and pedestrians after more than six years of closure between Royal Parade and Leicester Street. It reopened after the major construction works on the Metro Tunnel for Parkville station.^[2] On 14 July 2024, bus routes 401, 402, 403, 505 and 546 returned to revenue service along Grattan Street after more than six years.^[3]

Location

It runs from Flemington Road on the Western side to Rathdowne Street on the Eastern Side.^[4] It is bisected by Elizabeth Street/Royal Parade, Berkeley Street (South), Barry Street (South), Leicester Street (South), Malvina Place (South), Bouverie Street (South), Swanston Street, Cardigan Street, Lygon Street, Watt Lane (South), Drummond Street and Erskine Lane.^[4]

Landmarks

The street runs through the campus of the University of Melbourne.^[4] Other landmarks include the Melbourne Teachers' College, Borsari's Corner, Graduate House, Melbourne University Regiment and the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

References

1. Build, Victoria’s Big (3 April 2023). "Building Parkville Station". Victoria’s Big Build. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
2. "Grattan Street reopens after Parkville Station works". Victoria's Big Build. 17 June 2024. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
3. "Transport changes in Parkville". Victoria's Big Build. 9 August 2024. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
4. Google Map

37.8007°S 144.9672°E / -37.8007; 144.9672