Key points
- Group ADT increased by 3.4% in August 2026
- Sydney traffic grew by 3.3%, driven by M7
- Melbourne traffic increased by 3.5% with West Gate Tunnel
- North America traffic surged by 12.3% in August
- Macroeconomic conditions remain a watchpoint
Full summary
Transurban Group released its August 2026 traffic performance, showing a 3.4% increase in Group Average Daily Traffic (ADT) compared to the prior corresponding period. Sydney traffic increased by 3.3%, supported by strong growth on the M7. Melbourne ADT grew by 3.5%, driven by the West Gate Tunnel, while excluding the WGT, Melbourne traffic decreased by 0.8%. Brisbane traffic increased by 1.0%, supported by strong large vehicle growth. North America traffic surged by 12.3% in August, with the 95 and 495 Express Lanes growing by 3.8% and 26.1% respectively. The company continues to monitor the impact of the current geopolitical and macroeconomic environment and will provide monthly traffic data for the remainder of 2026.
Outlook
Transurban will continue to monitor the impact of the current geopolitical and macroeconomic environment and provide monthly traffic data for the remainder of 2026.