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Wyndham Set for New Road Link
The Albanese and Allan Labor Governments have promised a major road upgrade for Wyndham as part of their joint road blitz.
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An $85 million investment is being delivered for the Wyndham Ring Road in Wyndham Vale. The project promises to reduce travel times and improve safety for residents in Werribee, Manor Lakes, Wyndham Vale and Tarneit.
“This is a game changer for our area,” says Member for Tarneit, Dylan Wight. “The Wyndham Ring Road will link Tarneit to Wyndham Vale while busting congestion on our local roads.”
The project includes a new bridge over the Werribee River, connecting Armstrong and Hobbs Road in Wyndham Vale to Sayers Road in Tarneit. It builds on current work underway on the Ison Road Overpass and the Main Road Interchange upgrade.
Member for Werribee, John Lister, says the new road will relieve pressure on key local routes. “Having an alternative connection to the freeway means we reduce demand on Ballan Road, Heaths Road and roads through central Werribee,” he says.
The funding also covers planning work to assess upgrades to the intersection of Ballan Road and Armstrong Road, as well as the Ballan Road bridge over the railway line. These upgrades aim to create a direct road link from Tarneit to Wyndham Vale and Manor Lakes.
“We have heard loud and clear that we need more local roads to reduce local congestion,” Lister adds. “That’s why we have advocated to help secure this project for Wyndham’s north.”
Residents have also long raised concerns about Ballan Road, which remains heavily congested during peak periods. Much of the road is still single carriageway, despite being a key route between Wyndham Vale, Manor Lakes and Werribee. Intersections such as Armstrong Road and Greens Road often see significant delays, with locals calling for duplication and upgraded traffic management for years.
The upgrades are designed to future-proof the road network in one of Australia’s fastest-growing areas. They will also improve access to the Princes Highway and key employment precincts in Truganina and Laverton North.
The Wyndham Ring Road investment is part of the Albanese Government’s $1 billion Road Blitz, which matches the near billion-dollar commitment already made by the Allan Government — now topped up with an additional $200 million.
While residents have welcomed the announcement, some remain cautious. Previous road projects in the area, such as the Ison Road Rail Overpass, were subject to significant delays. Originally promised to begin construction in 2021, major works didn’t start until 2023 and are still ongoing.
Other infrastructure projects, including the West Gate Tunnel — a key route for commuters from Wyndham — have also faced years of delays. The tunnel was initially due for completion in 2022, but is now pushed back to at least 2025.
Locals say the pressure is on for governments to deliver the Wyndham Ring Road on time — and ensure it keeps pace with the region’s booming development.
The announcement comes just days after a federal election was called, prompting some to question the timing of the funding announcement in what may become a key battleground area.
