Thursday, 29 August 2024

Northern Victoria Region

Rikkie-Lee TYRRELL (Northern Victoria) (12:38): (1083) My question today is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety in the other place. The intersection at Waaia-Bearii Road and the Murray Valley Highway at Yalca in the Northern Victoria Region has been a concern for my constituents for many years. My constituent David reached out after losing his son in a fatal crash at this intersection in February of 2023. He has been working tirelessly to have this intersection upgraded and made safer for all road users. David feels as though his pleas are not being heard. There is minimal warning on a major intersection along the Waaia-Bearii Road, which can lead to drivers being unaware of the busy highway ahead. My constituents ask the minister to complete a safety audit on this intersection and work on a plan to make it safer for all.