By Charlene Macaulay
A Werribee South resident has called on the state government to commit to the duplication and repair of Duncans Road while its interchange is being upgraded.
Daphne Karantzouli says it beggars belief that the government has funded a revamp of the Duncans Road interchange – including a brand-new, duplicated bridge over the Princes Freeway and new freeway entry and exit ramps – without also funding duplication and repairs for the rest of the arterial, which stretches from Synnot Street to Wyndham Harbour.
“Duncans Road does not start and end at the intersection of Duncans Road and K Road,” she said.
“It is in appalling condition at the moment, and there is no funding set aside to do that.
“What’s the good of building a [new] bridge when we have a single carriageway for Duncans Road either way?”
Roads Minister Luke Donnellan said the government would repair and resurface Duncans Road as part of the Western Roads Upgrade, which includes $600 million for road maintenance throughout the west.
But duplicating the road was not on the agenda.
“We’re fixing the sections that need it most and will deliver the best result for locals – cutting travel times, boosting safety and better connecting our growing communities,” Mr Donnellan said.
