Motorcyclist‑friendly barriers and safer intersections lead $10.6 million first‑stage works statewide
It has been announced that Victoria’s Motorcycle Safety Infrastructure Program will deliver eight new projects under the Federal Government’s Road Safety Program, with $10.6 million allocated in the first stage across Gippsland, Hume, Loddon Mallee and Greater Melbourne. Works include installing motorcyclist-friendly barrier treatments, improving signage and sealing intersections at the following locations:
- Licola Road near Heyfield, Glenmaggie and Licola
- Willowgrove Road near Trafalgar, Willow Grove and Hill End
- Mirboo North Trafalgar Road near Trafalgar
- Broadford-Flowerdale Road near Strath Creek
- Whittlesea-Yea Road near Yea
- Granya Road near Bullioh and Granya
- Mansfield Whitefield Road near Mansfield and Whitfield
- Old Sale Road, Shady Creek
The package is a joint investment of $5 million from the Road Safety Program and $5.6 million from the Victorian Government’s Motorcycle Safety Levy. According to the Victorian Government, 54 motorcyclists have lost their lives on Victorian roads so far this year.
TAC data released for Motorcyclist Awareness Month reports 47 rider fatalities on Victorian roads at this point in the year, compared with 49 at the same time in 2024 and above the five-year average of 36. Motorcycles represent around three per cent of registered vehicles in Victoria, but account for about 17 per cent of road deaths and around 23 per cent of very serious injuries. Over the past five years, around 60 per cent of motorcycle rider fatalities have involved another vehicle, with approximately half of these occurring at intersections. The TAC has re-launched its Only Protected for a Moment campaign and will promote protective gear and rider safety messaging during community events and at the Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island.
Kristy McBain, Minister for Regional Development and Local Government
“The Australian Government will continue to work with the Victorian Government to improve motorcyclist safety. We want to keeping Australians safe on our roads. These eight new projects in Victoria will improve safety, benefit our communities and reduce road trauma.”
Melissa Horne, Victorian Minister for Roads and Safety
“Motorcyclists are among our most vulnerable road users and are sadly overrepresented in road trauma, which is why we are continuing to prioritise making our roads safer through the Motorcycle Safety Levy.”
Tony Weber, Chief Executive, Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries
“Motorcycle riders deserve a network that supports their mobility and recognises the benefit of safe roads. This announcement is a practical investment in targeted upgrades that has the potential to make a measurable difference. Too many riders are suffering injury or worse on Victorian roads. Evidence shows that well-designed infrastructure, including motorcyclist-friendly barriers and safer intersections, can significantly reduce harm. We welcome this strong cooperation between governments to address the issue. Safer roads will give more people the confidence to consider motorcycling as a lower-cost, low-emissions transport alternative.”
