THE states of Victoria roads seem to get worse by the day, but some good news for drivers who use Lorenzs Road at the Murray Valley Highway just past Cactus Country, Strathmerton, with the Department of Transport and Planning undertaking a review of the intersection to identify possible safety improvements.
The review comes on the back of Liberal Member for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell’s speech in parliament on Thursday, February 6, to ask the Minister for Roads and Road Safety when the government will upgrade signage at the intersection and improve road safety features.
“Locals will be relieved to hear that the Victorian Government have committed to performing an inspection and making minor safety upgrades to the intersection where Lorenzs Road joins the Murray Valley Highway,” said Ms Lovell.
Lorenzs Road’s approach to the Murray Valley Highway intersection is only controlled by a give-way sign that passes over an old rail reserve, which causes a hump on the road that obstructs the view of the highway.
“The commitment to carry out a safety inspection and minor upgrade works is a good first step, but the community needs assurance that if major upgrades are required, the Victorian Government will provide the necessary funding,” said Ms Lovell.
