Civic Drive Roundabout named most dangerous in Melbourne’s north-east

Published on 15 October 2025

Banyule and Nillumbik councils are calling for urgent action to improve safety at the Civic Drive Roundabout, following its ranking as the most dangerous intersection in Melbourne’s north-east in RACV’s 2025 My Melbourne Road campaign.

The RACV survey, which received over 12,000 responses, identified the Civic Drive Roundabout (also known as Greensborough Bypass / Diamond Creek Road Roundabout) as a high-risk site due to its complex design, steep gradient, large traffic volumes, multiple lanes and unsafe driver behaviour.

The National Transport Research Organisation and the Australian Road Research Board have also recommended a full redesign to address safety and congestion concerns.

“No matter what side of the roundabout you approach from, it’s pretty hectic,” said Deputy Banyule Mayor, Peter Castaldo. “Whether you’re trying walk, cycle or drive around it, getting to school, a playground, or a local service, we want our communities to arrive safely. It’s a major community safety concern.”

The roundabout currently handles more than 25,000 vehicles per day and is expected to see a 30% increase in traffic once the North East Link opens in 2028. Local residents have described the roundabout as “the roundabout of death” and “the worst intersection they’ve ever had to navigate”.

Together, Banyule and Nillumbik councils are jointly advocating for:

• a $300,000 feasibility study to inform future design and costing
• State Government commitment to deliver upgrades in parallel with the North East Link project.

At a Council Meeting on 22 September 2025, the Civic Drive Roundabout was listed as one of our most important and urgent advocacy priorities.

Civic Drive Roundabout advocacy fact sheet(PDF, 1MB)

Contact: Glenn Frisch, Communications Coordinator at glenn.frisch@banyule.vic.gov.au or on 0478 280 470.