Petition calls for barry street roundabout funding

On Tuesday Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas inspected the intersection of Barry Street and Main Street in Romsey, where a roundabout has been proposed to increase safety and reduce congestion.

The local community is being called on to sign a petition that asks the Minister for Roads to fund the project.

Following extensive consultation with the local community undertaken by VicRoads in 2017, VicRoads determined a roundabout as the preferred solution.

More than 570 people participated in the VicRoads consultation, ranging from local residents to local business owners.

The intersection is a key access point to the town for pedestrians and vehicles.

The busy intersection also serves as an important transport and tourist link between Melbourne and northern-central Victoria.

With works underway to upgrade the Melbourne-Lancefield Road, and improve the Main Street streetscape, upgrades to this section of road are long overdue.

These investments are a part of the Andrews Labor Government’s commitment to building better roads and delivering the infrastructure the people of Romsey need and deserve.

The online petition can be found here: http://www.mary-annethomas.com.au/campaign/time-for-action-on-barry-street/



Quotes attributable to Member Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas
"The Barry Street intersection has seen a number of crashes and near misses. We must ensure the safety of both motorists and pedestrians using this busy intersection."

"We have listened to the Romsey community and now it’s time to take action."