MELTON and Brimbank residents fear the possible closure of VicRoads' Caroline Springs project office could lead to vital roads projects being abandoned.

VicRoads could close the office as part of a review of its major projects program, leading to the loss or relocation of up to 50 jobs.

Keilor MP Natalie Hutchins said she had been approached by local VicRoads workers who feared they could be made redundant or forced to move.

She claimed proposed north-west roads projects, like the duplication of Melton Highway between Sydenham and Melton and upgrades to the intersection of Kings and Taylors roads, could also be abandoned.

Taylors Lakes resident Robert Pelly said Melton Highway was dangerous and needed to be duplicated immediately.

He said he and his wife were nearly killed while driving along the highway near Leakes Road in August last year.

"A car driving on the opposite side of the road veered towards us and smashed into the side of my car," Mr Pelly said.

"My wife was so shaken by the accident that she is afraid to drive or even be a passenger on Melton Highway again.''

VicRoads' director of major projects, George Mavroyeni, said it regularly reviewed its major projects program and determined how works could be best delivered.

He said the continuation of project management services from the Caroline Springs office was "under review" as part of a broader reassessment of office numbers and locations.

Melton MP Don Nardella said the upgrade of Melton Highway was one of the most important infrastructure projects for the region.

He said the duplication project still had no funding or commitment from the state government.

"Safety works are welcome, but the design work and the allocation of money [needs to be done]."

Last year, Mr Nardella said there had been 280 accidents on the highway since 1987.

Thirteen people had died including five in the 12 months to October.