The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has asked for action on the long-delayed upgrade of the Graham Street and Goulburn Valley Highway intersection in Shepparton.
This week in Parliament, Ms O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Melissa Horne when the works would begin.
The Graham Street and Goulburn Valley Highway intersection remains one of the most dangerous and heavily used in the region, with over 23,000 vehicles travelling through this stretch daily, including a high proportion of heavy vehicles and school buses.
“This is a major access point to Goulburn Valley Health and one of the busiest and unsafe intersections in our region.
“Residents, patients, hospital staff and drivers have been waiting far too long for safety improvements.
“We need traffic lights and meaningful safety measures in place now as promised, before more serious incidents occur,” Ms O’Keeffe said.
The upgrade first announced in 2022, includes new traffic signals, pavement widening and reconstruction, improved line marking, upgrade street lighting, better signage and safer access for pedestrians and cyclists.
“Despite funding already been committed by the State Government, along with the support of the Federal Government in May last year, not a single construction milestone has been delivered.
“I am calling on the Minister to confirm when will works finally begin on this important upgrade so that the community can have a safer and more reliable intersection.”
