Tyrrell calls for action on Echuca Road as concerns mount

By Shepparton News

Sep 23, 2024

Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell is calling for Mooroopna’s Echuca Rd to be repaired. Photo by Contributed

State Member for Northern Victoria Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell has urged the state government to address safety concerns about a hazardous section of Echuca Rd in Mooroopna.

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Speaking in parliament, Mrs Tyrrell noted that while recent repairs had been made to part of the road, she continued to receive complaints from residents about the southbound lane between MacIsaac and McFarlane Rds.

Mrs Tyrrell said road users had highlighted bubbling, pitting, crumbling, potholes and rutting of the road’s surface along this stretch of road.

“Echuca Rd in Mooroopna is a very busy thoroughfare used by thousands of vehicles each week, and my office has been contacted by many constituents about the dangerous condition of this section of road,” Mrs Tyrrell said.

“The condition of the surface of this stretch of road is clearly unacceptable and a danger to all drivers who use it.

“Several constituents even reported witnessing vehicles veering off course due to the terrible condition of the road, almost colliding with the curb.

“As such, I have asked (Roads) Minister (Melissa) Horne to direct Regional Roads Victoria to undertake urgent repairs of this section of Echuca Rd before a serious incident takes place.”