LOCALS have expressed concern regarding the 60km/h speed limit on Rushworth’s main road, Moora Road, which forms part of the Bendigo-Murchison Road. Member for Northern Victoria, Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell, has called on the State Government to investigate lowering the speed limit.
“Many Rushworth residents believe the 60km/h speed zone through the centre of town is too fast for motorists and pedestrians and for safety reasons should be lowered to 40 or 50 km/h,” Mrs Tyrrell said. “The Bendigo-Murchison Road is a busy thoroughfare and is the main route for heavy vehicles travelling from the east heading to Bendigo.”
With Moora Road being a section of the Bendigo-Murchison Road, it falls under the jurisdiction of Transport Victoria, and the Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne, is responsible for investigating the concerns raised by residents.
“Clearly there are Rushworth locals who feel unsafe when driving or walking in their own town and that is why I have asked the Minister to investigate lowering the speed limit through the town,” Mrs Tyrrell said. Ms Horne is required to provide a response to Tyrrell within 14 days.
