By Esther Lauaki
A new road through Sunbury could provide some relief for drivers.
The final section of the Elizabeth Drive extension, between Vineyard Road and Mitchells Lane, opened this week, offering an alternate route through the Rosenthal Estate to Racecourse Road.
Rosenthal general manager Paul Millett said that the 1.1 kilometre road link, which includes traffic signals and two roundabouts, would “go a long way to easing congestion in the area”. Mr Millett said that the $15 million privately funded project delivered infrastructure that benefits the broader community.
“As a local born and bred resident of Sunbury, I understand the traffic congestion challenges of the area, in particular in and around the town centre,” he said.
Sunbury MP Josh Bull said the extension was important to the growth of the area.
“As Sunbury grows it is important the road network grows and improves to get people home sooner and keep people safer,” Mr Bull said. “This important connection will allow locals to travel through Sunbury faster and easier”.
Sunbury Residents’ Association president Peter Free said that the Millett family had contributed significantly to the region. “It is great that the rich Sunbury heritage continues through the use of historical family names as street monikers,” he said.
