Melissa and Glenn Thomas have welcomed changes to the 40km/h speed zone and signage on Stevenson St following years of concerns about road safety.
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Kelly Lucas-Carmody
Changes to the 40km/h speed zone and signage on Stevenson St, Murchison, have been welcomed by residents Melissa and Glenn Thomas following their ongoing concerns about road safety.
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The Victorian Department of Transport and Planning has confirmed the 40km/h speed zone will be extended slightly to give drivers more time to react and slow down when approaching the bend.
Larger speed limit signage will also be installed next month.
The changes follow concerns raised by the couple after three serious crashes in the same section of road over the past five years.
“The extending of the 40km zone is one step in the right direction,” Mr Thomas said.
“Larger 40km signs, also are another improvement.
“These two changes are appreciated, and will form part of the solution.
“We are hoping for ongoing reviews of this dangerous traffic situation, and consideration of other tangible improvements, such as the LED speed signs.”
DTP executive director of Loddon Mallee and Hume Anthony Judd said the department was working with Greater Shepparton City Council to extend the speed zone and improve signage.
“When considering speed limits, we carefully balance safety with the need to keep people moving,” he said.
“We're working with Greater Shepparton City Council to extend the 40km/h speed zone on Stevenson St and to install improved signage.”
DTP said decisions to change speed limits were subject to reviews considering factors including road users, the surrounding environment, crash risk and history, and traffic volumes.
The department said it would continue to monitor the operation and safety of the road to assess the effectiveness of the changes, including any reduction in crashes, and may undertake further reviews and implement additional changes as required.
Council said Stevenson St was a DTP-managed arterial road, meaning the department was responsible for decisions relating to speed limits, signage and road safety treatments.
“Council understands the concerns raised by residents regarding safety on Stevenson St, Murchison,” council director of infrastructure Aidin Montazami said.
“As Stevenson St is a DTP-managed arterial road, they are responsible for decisions relating to speed limits, signage and road safety treatments.
“Any future works which are considered by council are subject to council's usual financial planning and budget processes.
“Council continues to regularly engage with the department and works closely with them on matters affecting the community, while supporting initiatives that improve road safety outcomes.”
The 40km/h speed zone on Stevenson St will be extended, with larger speed limit signage to be installed next month.
Photo by
Kelly Lucas-Carmody
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