Community urged to back Donnybrook Road upgrade

Published on 21 October 2026

The City of Whittlesea is calling on the community to add its voice to the campaign for the full upgrade of Donnybrook Road, as rapid population growth continues to put pressure on this vital transport corridor.

Donnybrook Road is operating well beyond its capacity, causing congestion and delays for local commuters and affecting access to employment, education, public transport and essential services.

Council is advocating to the Victorian Government to commit to improving Donnybrook Road and delivering the upgrades needed for the growing Donnybrook community.

The campaign builds on Council's longstanding advocacy for improvements to Donnybrook Road.

Donnybrook Road is one of our four key advocacy priorities for Council in the lead-up to the 2026 Victorian state election, alongside Wollert Rail, an aquatics and leisure facility in Mernda and a dedicated Youth Centre.

Our message is simple: infrastructure investment must keep pace with growth.

The City of Whittlesea has released a new video highlighting why the upgrade to Donnybrook Road is needed and is encouraging residents to watch, share and add their voice to the campaign.

Residents can support the campaign by visiting Engage Whittlesea page, where they can contact the Victorian Minister for Roads and Road Safety and call for the full upgrade.

Quotes attributable to City of Whittlesea Mayor, Councillor Lawrie Cox:

“Our community is growing rapidly, and the infrastructure people rely on every day needs to keep pace.”

“For people living in Donnybrook and our growing northern communities, this isn’t just about a road. It’s about getting to work, school, public transport and essential services safely and reliably.”

“We welcome investment already committed to Donnybrook Road, but there is more work to do. We will continue advocating for the full upgrade, and we encourage our community to add their voice to our campaign.”