- Published:
- Wednesday 6 May 2026 at 4:11 pm
Locals in Melbourne’s west will soon spend less time in traffic and more time getting where they need to go.
The Ison Road Project will open in September 2026 – three months ahead of schedule.
A new overpass across the Melbourne–Geelong rail line will link to a 1.3 kilometre, four-lane road connecting Ison Road to Geelong Road and the Princes Freeway interchange at Werribee.
The project will improve journey reliability, reduce congestion and boost safety by taking traffic off local roads.
More than 29,000 daily journeys are expected to use the new link by 2036, helping meet the needs of Melbourne’s fast-growing west.
New walking and cycling paths will run along the overpass and underneath the bridge, with additional connections along the extension to Geelong Road.
While the road will open in September, finishing works including landscaping, lighting and final asphalting will continue through to the end of 2026.
The Ison Road Project is jointly, funded by the Australian and Victorian Governments, and Wyndham City Council.
Once open, the project will support the removal of the nearby Galvin Road level crossing, improving safety for the 10,350 vehicles that use it each day.
The Ison Road Project will improve access to jobs and services, while making it safer and easier for locals to walk, cycle and drive.
Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King:
“This project is delivering the infrastructure growing communities need, making it easier and safer for people to move around Melbourne’s west.”
Quotes attributable to Victorian Minister for Transport Infrastructure Gabrielle Williams:
“The Ison Road Project will cut congestion and deliver a safer, more reliable connection for the rapidly growing Werribee community.”
Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Lalor Joanne Ryan
“Getting people home quicker and safer, and busting congestion are things this community will absolutely appreciate and the Albanese Government is absolutely proud to deliver.”
Quotes attributable to Victorian Member for Werribee John Lister:
"As a local I know how important this link is, and I’m proud to work with the Federal Labor Government to help deliver more local roads to reduce congestion.”
Quote attributed to Wyndham City Council Deputy Mayor Jasmine Hill:
“This upgrade is a major step forward for Wyndham, helping to ease pressure on local roads while supporting the needs of our fast-growing community.”