Northern Victoria Region
Rikkie-Lee TYRRELL (Northern Victoria) (12:59): (1830) My constituency question today is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. My constituents ask: will the minister direct the Department of Transport and Planning to fix the dangerous condition of Katamatite-Yarrawonga Road? My constituents have recently raised the dangerous road surface of Katamatite-Yarrawonga Road in my electorate of Northern Victoria. They report that the road is riddled with potholes, rutting and uneven surfaces almost the entire length from Katamatite to Yarrawonga. In fact parts of the road are so uneven it is like driving on a roller-coaster. Deep potholes are scattered along numerous sections, causing drivers to swerve to avoid them or risk damage to their vehicles. The bridge over the number 3 channel just east of Katamatite is incredibly dangerous, as it is not only narrow but also rutted and potholed. These conditions make driving the road a dangerous expedition undertaken by many cars, trucks, buses and motorbikes every day. So my constituents ask: will the minister direct the Department of Transport and Planning to fix the dangerous condition of Katamatite-Yarrawonga Road?