The Nationals Member for Gippsland South and Shadow Minister for Roads and Road Safety Danny O’Brien is seeking much needed maintenance works on the South Gippsland Highway.
Speaking in Parliament, Mr O’Brien asked the Minister for Roads and Road Safety to explain what works will be undertaken on the South Gippsland Highway as part of the annual road maintenance schedule.
“I am aware that a staggering 2,739 potholes were filled-in on this Highway over the space of just four months last year,” Mr O’Brien said.
“In spite of this work, the Highway has continued to deteriorate and remains in an appalling state, just like most of our state-owned roads across Gippsland.
“I am seeking assurances that works are scheduled in South Gippsland that will actually fix the roads – rather than just erect more warning signs and speed reductions.”
Mr O’Brien highlighted that there had been two significant traffics accidents on the South Gippsland Highway including a fatality earlier this week.
“I am not suggesting that is related to the condition of the road – we do not know why that occurred, but many people have contacted me since, and they are concerned at the state of the South Gippsland Highway.
“We know and all agree that safe roads save lives and that the poor state of the road surface itself can be a safety risk.
“The Government is talking up its road maintenance plans, so what is in it for the South Gippsland Highway this summer?”