LOCAL drivers are fed up with crumbling roads, and Member for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell is demanding action. She has called on the Minister for Roads and Road Safety to ensure Vickers Road (C344) in Nagambie receives a full pavement replacement, after repeated substandard repairs have failed to fix the growing potholes.
Ms Lovell raised the issue in parliament last week, highlighting the serious concerns of residents who have contacted her about the deteriorating condition of the road.
“Vickers Road has been patched on several occasions, but every time the repairs quickly disintegrate,” said Ms Lovell.
Following complaints from local drivers, a series of potholes was patched by the Victorian Government. However, the repairs were of poor quality, with potholes reappearing just days later and continuing to grow.
Across regional Victoria, cost-cutting and substandard repairs are leaving roads in worse condition than ever. Drivers on Vickers Road are frequently forced to cross into oncoming lanes to avoid potholes, creating a dangerous situation.
“The horrendous potholes on Vickers Road are becoming dangerous, and the Minister for Roads must ensure that the road is properly repaired with a full pavement replacement,” said Ms Lovell.
She emphasised that the Minister has a duty to guarantee that roadworks meet high standards and provide safe, smooth driving conditions for all Victorians.
