The Warburton Highway is in a deplorable condition, plagued with potholes and posing risks to drivers’ safety.
Speaking in Parliament last week, State Liberal Member for Eildon Cindy McLeish asked the Minister for Roads what works are planned to repair the Warburton Highway and when the works will occur.
“I have been told by Upper Yarra residents that they have never seen the highway in such a bad state. Motorists are calling the potholes around Woori Yallock a death trap,” said Ms McLeish.
“I drive the highway regularly and have seen for myself the shocking state of it. It is full of potholes and rough surfaces. It needs serious attention now.”
Ms McLeish has been advocating for safety measures and repairs to be implemented on the Warburton Highway for over seven years.
In 2020, Ms McLeish conducted an online survey to find out where the community believe high-risk areas are along the Warburton Highway and what needs to be done. 95 per cent of participants wanted to see safety improvements made along the highway at high-risk collision areas, including turning lanes and traffic lights.
“Potholes and surface repairs need to occur immediately, followed by long-term safety measures to protect drivers and action plans to improve the highway,” she said.
