Duplicating Mickleham Road

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We need Government investment to complete the duplication of Mickleham Road to ease congestion and boost road capacity for a growing community.

Federal Electorate: Calwell

State Electorate: Greenvale, Kalkallo 

The growth in Greenvale (population predicted to double by 2036) and Craigieburn (population predicted to increase by 50 per cent by 2036) is placing pressure on several key road links in Hume City’s Northern Growth Corridor.

Almost 64% of our community rely on cars to get them to and from their job. Compounding this, inadequate public transport provision in this region has led to an over-reliance on cars. Without duplication of Mickleham Road between Somerton Road and Craigieburn Road, congestion will continue to worsen.

The first stage of the duplication of Mickleham Road between Somerton Road and Dellamore Boulevard is currently underway. This is an important start to this major transport route in our city, but funding to take the duplication all the way to Craigieburn is critical for our rapidly growing community.

This improvement will:

  • better connect the growing suburbs of Greenvale, Craigieburn and Mickleham to major freeway network and jobs, notably at Melbourne Airport
  • improve connectivity for workers to the fast-growing State Significant Industrial areas in Mickleham
  • reduce congestion on the Hume Freeway
  • limit ‘rat running’ traffic on less safe rural roads (e.g., Oaklands Road) and impacting on rural businesses

It is essential that our community has access to congestion-free roads to get to their place of work, education and health services.

The State Government has completed a business case for this important project, however funding is required for implementation.

Project outcome

Duplication of Mickleham Road from Dellamore Boulevard to Craigieburn Road, and Craigieburn Road to Donnybrook Road.

Location

1280-1274 Mickleham Rd, Greenvale 3059  View Map

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