ROAD users are being reminded that during this week, Watt Road between Mooroopna and Riverview Drive will be closed while safety upgrades are carried out.
Over the past five years, there have been at least 14 crashes in this area where five were deemed serious injury crashes, leading to the works, which are part of the Nation Building Blackspot Program, a road safety initiative to reduce the risks and consequences at dangerous locations.
Greater Shepparton City Council Director Infrastructure, Phil Hoare said it was important for council to continue safety works throughout the community.
“In 2013, council upgraded Watt Road south of the rail crossing, however the section between the Mooroopna Bridge and the rail crossing was not upgraded and has a history of run-off road crashes,” Mr Hoare said.
“With more than 4,500 vehicles using this section of road each day, Council is pleased with the funding which will assist us in providing a safer environment for those who use this route.”
Local residents will be provided access during the works and council advises commuters to plan ahead and be alert of changed traffic conditions and alternate routes during this time.
In addition to the safety upgrades council will also take the opportunity, while the road is closed, to complete re-sealing works south of the railway line.
These works will include installing 288 metres of guardrail, laying down long life line markings and removing some trees in dangerous locations.
