Councils call for action on Melbourne's worst-rated intersection

Published on 13 August 2026

Banyule and Nillumbik councils are calling on the Victorian Government to invest in a long-term solution for the Civic Drive roundabout at the top of the Greensborough Bypass, which is ranked among Melbourne's most dangerous and congested intersections.

The intersection, at Diamond Creek Road, Civic Drive and the Greensborough Bypass, was named the most dangerous intersection in Melbourne's north-east in RACV's 2025 My Melbourne Road survey, which attracted more than 12,000 responses. Drivers cited its complex design, steep gradient, heavy traffic volumes and unsafe driver behaviour.

The roundabout currently handles more than 25,000 vehicles each day, with locals regularly reporting delays, near misses and difficulty entering the intersection from the eastern and western sides due to a constant flow of fast-moving traffic on the Greensborough Bypass.

The call for action is also being supported by local disability services provider St John of God Accord, which is located near the roundabout and supports people with disability across the region.

"Last year, we had a really scary incident involving one of our clients. His taxi was struck by a bus travelling down the road here at great speed. Fortunately, no one was badly injured, but it was very traumatising for all involved," said Rebecca Cattermole, CEO of St John of God Accord.

"Our community is ready for a solution."

Together, Banyule and Nillumbik Councils are advocating for state funding for a feasibility study and a long-term upgrade solution, ideally involving grade separation through an underpass or overpass to improve safety and traffic flow.

The need for action is increasing, with traffic modelling showing vehicle volumes at the intersection are expected to increase by a further 30 per cent when North East Link opens in 2028.

Banyule Mayor Cr Alison Champion said local people have been raising concerns about the intersection for years.

"Anyone who uses this roundabout knows how stressful and difficult it can be," Cr Champion said.

"Every day, thousands of people are trying to enter or cross the intersection while navigating heavy volumes of fast-moving traffic.

"This is not just an inconvenience. It's a genuine safety issue affecting thousands of people across our community."

Banyule Councillor Mark Di Pasquale shares the concern.

"The Civic Drive roundabout was voted the worst intersection in Melbourne's north-east for a reason, and without intervention, the situation is only expected to get worse.

"We need the Victorian Government to work with councils and invest in a long-term solution that improves safety, accessibility and traffic flow for everyone who relies on this critical transport corridor," he said.

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

The Civic Drive roundabout has been identified as one of 7 key advocacy priorities and is also featured in the Northern Councils Alliance's Connect Melbourne's North transport advocacy campaign.

Addressing safety and congestion at the Civic Drive roundabout is one of the key priorities of Banyule's Ready, Council's advocacy campaign ahead of the 2026 state election.