The Andrews Labor Government is better connecting Diggers Rest and Sunbury residents with a new shared cycling and walking path on the western side of Vineyard Road and the Calder Freeway overpass.

Member for Sunbury Josh Bull today announced the project, which will improve safety by separating pedestrians and cyclists from vehicles on the new 500 metre shared path.

Cyclists are currently forced onto the high-speed, high-traffic road, with the shared path to be created by widening the current footpath on the overpass.

The project will also fill a gap in the cycling network between Diggers Rest and Sunbury, encouraging more residents to cycle or walk around their community.

The $1.1 million investment for the project comes from the Labor Government’s Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution program, which funds key projects in Melbourne’s growing outer suburbs.

Works are expected to begin in early 2018 and be complete by late 2018.

Quotes attributable to Member for Sunbury Josh Bull

“Not only does this improve the safety of cyclists and pedestrians, but it encourages locals to get fit and active.”

“Residents told us they felt unsafe walking or cycling across the freeway overpass, and we have listened and acted.”