Council calls on government to fix its roads

Daniel WoodsNovember 27, 2024, 9:35 amNovember 27, 2024

Knox City Council says lack of maintenance on the region’s key arterial roads is leading to unsafe driving conditions for all road users

Melbourne’s Knox City Council has issued a rallying cry to the state government to fix “unsafe and unsightly” major roads and median strips managed by VicRoads.

The Victorian government recently unveiled an almost billion-dollar commitment to road maintenance and upgrade works across the state, with large parts of the budget committed to improving the state of Victoria’s regional highways and freight thoroughfares.

The Council says it will write to the Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne and local state MPs outlining their concerns.

“Our residents are growing increasingly frustrated about the poor and unacceptable condition of the road surfaces and the proliferation of potholes on major roads in Knox that are managed by VicRoads,” Knox Mayor Cr Lisa Cooper says.

“Council is calling on the Victorian government to improve the condition of their major roads, which are the subject of numerous and growing complaints from our residents and motorists travelling through Knox.

“The neglect of these major roads has resulted in critical issues for motorists in Knox, including the potential for vehicle damage from potholes and uneven surfaces and heightened risk of collisions from drivers swerving to avoid potholes or losing control after impact.

“This is especially dangerous on high-speed arterial roads where quick reactions and sudden manoeuvres can result in collisions with other vehicles.”

Knox City Council listed the major arterial roads in the region that fall under the management of VicRoads as