Victoria's arterial road network comprises approximately 22,300 km of roads and 5,250 bridges and major culverts, and is valued at approximately $17 billion.
VicRoads manages and develops major arterial roads and freeways (excluding tollways) which form part of this road network. These roads are the principal routes for public, private and commercial travel, and for on-road public transport.
Effective development, management and maintenance of our roads contributes to the community by increasing safety, efficiency and comfort of road travel and by reducing travel times, fuel use and pollution.
Major road development projects are undertaken to deliver the aims of Victorian and Australian Government strategies and plans including: