What did people say

In January and February 2025, Council asked the community about banning trucks on sections of Konagederra Road, Wildwood Road, Gellies Road and Bardwell Drive.

• 390 people shared their thoughts
• 82% (320 people) supported the ban
• 18% (70 people) were against it

Outcome

After reviewing community feedback Council decided on 14 July 2025 to go ahead with a plan to ban trucks on sections of these roads. Council officers will now apply for approval from the Department of Transport and Planning. Council hopes to get a response by March 2026.

Background

Between February and April 2022 the intersection of Mickleham Road and Craigieburn Road was closed by Major Road Projects Victoria so that part of the Craigieburn Road could be upgraded. Traffic was redirected onto surrounding roads. Council monitored this increase in traffic and have continued to do so.

Since the intersection reopened traffic data shows that higher volumes of heavy vehicle traffic have been using local roads like Bardwell Drive, Konagaderra Road, Gellies Road, and Wildwood Road (North and South). Nearby arterial roads which are designed for this kind of traffic have capacity.

The quality of life for people living along these roads might be negatively affected. Council proposes erecting 'No Trucks' signage at the entries of the affected roads. The signs restricts heavy vehicle traffic (over 4.5 tonnes of gross vehicle mass (GVM)) from accessing these roads.

This type of signage allows for important exceptions, such as emergency vehicles being able to use the roads when required or when heavy vehicles are servicing a property along these roads (if there is no other way to get to the destination).

How to participate

Council invites submissions on the proposal. Submissions must be submitted by no later than 5pm on Friday 28 February 2025.

	fill out the submission form below
	email your submission
	post: Chief Executive Officer, Proposed truck ban, Hume City Council, PO Box 119, Dallas VIC 3047