diff --git a/.github/workflows/py-workflow.yml b/.github/workflows/py-workflow.yml
index 1f287ab997..4372460b02 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/py-workflow.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/py-workflow.yml
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ jobs:
     - name: Run tests
       run: |
         source ./venv/bin/activate
-        python -m unittest ./conf/test_route_control.py
+        sudo python -m unittest ./conf/test_route_control.py
 
     - name: Clean up virtual environment
       run: rm -rf venv