Thursday, 4 December 2025

 Trung LUU (Western Metropolitan) (23:57): (2226) My adjournment matter is directed to the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, and it concerns the urgent need for the improvement of Sunbury Road. The section of Sunbury Road between Melbourne Airport and Bulla township remains an undivided country road with only one lane each way. According to the most recent Victorian traffic data, this stretch of road carries average daily traffic of approximately 20,000 vehicles. This level of traffic is significant and highlights the pressing need for action. Upgrading Sunbury Road between Melbourne Airport and Bulla-Diggers Rest Road would not only unlock the development potential for the Sunbury growth area but would also reduce the amount of time people spend in the car each day. Less time on the road means more time with family and friends. That is something every Victorian values, especially during Christmas.

The action I seek tonight is for the minister to advocate for funding to develop a business case for the duplication of Sunbury Road from Bulla-Diggers Rest Road to Melbourne Airport. This will ensure the project is fully scoped, costed and ready for inclusion in a future budget cycle. While the Victorian government’s recent investment in duplicating Sunbury-Bulla Road from Bulla township to Macedon Street in Sunbury is welcome, it has unfortunately created bottlenecks north of Bulla. If further investment is not made to duplicate this section from Bulla to Melbourne Airport, congestion will only worsen. This road is a vital link between Sunbury and Melbourne Airport as well as part of Melbourne’s north-west. With limited alternative routes available, locals have little choice but to use the congested corridor. This upgrade is absolutely necessary for the rapid growth in my region. I urge the minister to seek assurance from the department that funding for the business case is prioritised as part of the normal budget process. I look forward to updating my constituents on its progress.