Tuesday, 17 March 2026

 Trung LUU (Western Metropolitan) (13:03): (2229) My constituency question is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety regarding the upgrade of the Western Freeway between Melton and Caroline Springs. Due to rapid population growth in Melbourne’s west, both federal and state governments have committed to upgrading the Western Freeway, a critical transport corridor. While planning began in 2023, no construction has started three years later. Meanwhile, my constituents are concerned about the lack of progress on this urgent project. Could the minister please update my constituents on when construction will commence for the Western Freeway upgrade between Melton and Caroline Springs in Melbourne’s west and what is causing the delay? Residents in Melbourne’s west are experiencing increases in congestion, longer commute times and road safety risks due to growing traffic volumes and poor road conditions. For these reasons alone I implore the minister to listen to my constituents.