Labor Promises Over $38 Million for Road Upgrades in Melbourne Ahead of Election

Melbourne’s troubled roads will see $38.5 million in upgrades through a partnership of the federal and state governments.

Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese addresses the media at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on March 28, 2025. Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images

With the federal election fast approaching, the Albanese Labor government is ramping up infrastructure commitments, announcing three additional projects under its $1.2 billion (US$754 million) Road Blitz initiative.

The new upgrades announced on April 1, aim to ease congestion, improve road safety, and support Melbourne’s rapidly growing suburbs.