A Werribee resident man has started an online petition asking the state government to prioritise the duplication of Ballan and Heaths roads.
Robert Quail said the commute in and out of Werribee – and surrounding areas of Wyndham Vale, Manor Lakes and Hoppers Crossing – is a painful experience due these two roads.
“I have come to experience first-hand the significant delays and safety issues caused by the congestion on Ballan Road and Heaths Road,” Mr Quail said.
“Everyday, like many others, my travel time is prolonged considerably, impacting not just my daily schedule but also the quality of my life.
“Ballan Road and Heaths Road are major thoroughfares that service not only Werribee but also the growing regions of Wyndham Vale and Manor Lakes.
“With the expanding population, it is evident that the current single-lane roads are unable to accommodate the rapidly increasing number of vehicles.
“As traffic continues to swell, the situation will only deteriorate, affecting thousands more in the coming years.
“We urgently need these critical roads to be duplicated to meet our current and future demands.”
He said beyond the duplication of the two major arterial roads, a long-term plan for roads in Wyndham’s fastest-growing pockets needs to be put in place.
“Beyond duplicating these roads, there needs to be a robust, long-term plan in place to manage traffic flow and infrastructure development sustainably,” he said.
“Our region is growing, and we need foresight and proactive measures to ensure a smooth transition into the future.
“Without it, the quality of life will diminish, and our city’s potential growth will be severely hindered.”
As of Thursday 6 November, the Change.org petition had more than 1400 signatures.
Star Weekly understands the Department of Transport and Planning will continue to monitor Heaths Road and Ballan Road and consider any upgrades as part of future network planning.
Details: www.change.org/p/duplicate-ballan-rd-and-heaths-rd-in-werribee
