The state of Victorian roads will be back on the agenda when State Parliament resumes in February.
Nationals Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, says it is alarming the number of road warning and traffic hazard signs that had been situated on our roadsides for an extended period of time, without repairs being done.
“What is also alarming is that just prior to Christmas a number of potholes were filled, but with Christmas traffic and without the permanent fix that was required, they are now, in many cases, just as bad as they originally were, if not worse.”
“Lowering the speed limit is not the answer, our roads need urgent attention.”
“We continue to drive on what is left of our roads, patch jobs and circled holes are an accident waiting to happen.”
Ms Benham says the only way to rectify the problem is a massive increase in roads funding in this year’s May Budget, however, with the State facing a $175 billion debt she is concerned the investment required will not be made.
Jade Benham MP inspecting the deterioration of a recently patched road
Image: Jade Benham MP’s office
