Tuesday, 1 August 2023

Northern Metropolitan Region

Evan MULHOLLAND (Northern Metropolitan) (14:32): (295) My constituency question is to the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, and the question I ask is: when will the government finally commit to fixing the dangerous Mount Alexander Road intersection in Essendon? A recent survey by the RACV of almost 5000 Melbourne motorists has reinforced what Essendon locals already know, because they live through it every day. The survey found that the Mount Alexander Road and Keilor Road intersection was a top concern and the worst black spot in the state, something that I have spoken about previously in this place. Essendon traders, residents and communities are fed up with this black spot. It is a site of constant bingles, and sadly in recent years there have been several fatalities at this intersection. I understand the member for Essendon is more interested in his share portfolio than his actual community, but I do ask the minister: when will the government finally commit to fixing this dangerous intersection and road?