Thursday, 5 March 2026

 Evan MULHOLLAND (Northern Metropolitan) (12:52): My constituency question is to the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, and it once again concerns Somerton Road in my electorate. Somerton Road is a vital east–west link between Greenvale, Roxburgh Park, Craigieburn and Epping carrying thousands of local residents each day as they travel to work, school, medical appointments and connecting arterial roads. Despite significant long stretches of Somerton Road still having only one lane in each direction, with the rapid population growth across Melbourne’s northern suburbs caused by this government’s policies and the lack of infrastructure, congestion during peak periods has worsened considerably, and safety risks have actually increased by a lot. Minister, community feedback took place four years ago, and the planning work took place in 2023. Will the minister end delays and finally get on with upgrading and improving Somerton Road?

Sitting suspended 12:53 pm until 2:03 pm.