STAFF WRITERS
SAFETY upgrades at the notoriously dangerous intersection at Lloyd Street and Waterloo Road are no closer to materialising despite a promise from the state government that works would begin mid-2024, according to Member for Morwell, Martin Cameron.
Under questioning from Mr Cameron, the Minister for Roads, Melissa Horne, said the design process had not started and no land had been acquired for the project.
“This intersection has caused far too many accidents, and it was earmarked for critical safety works some three years ago,” Mr Cameron said.
“Drivers effectively roll the dice every time they’re forced to negotiate this intersection because trucks, buses and cars are forced to queue and short-stack frequently.
“Moe residents were told the long-promised safety upgrades would begin mid-year, but it turns out the state government has not even come up with a design for the project or acquired land.”
Mr Cameron said billions of dollars continued to be spent on blowout projects like the Suburban Rail Loop and level crossing removals in metropolitan Melbourne, while regional Victorians were left to traverse dangerous roads and level crossings that had been left to rot.
