General News
26 October, 2022
Caution urged on damaged roads
THE dangers of driving through flooded waters has been revealed after extensive damage to roads became clear as floodwaters receded.
THE dangers of driving through flooded waters has been revealed after extensive damage to roads became clear as floodwaters receded.
Moyne Shire Council has again reminded motorists to never take the risk and drive around a road closure or through floodwater.
Mayor Ian Smith said crews uncovered severe damage to the local road network last week as floodwaters receded and inspections were undertaken.
“In some areas, whole sections of road have been washed away,” he said.
“Unfortunately this week we have had a number of instances where motorists have ignored closures, driven through floodwater and have got themselves into real danger.
“They are unnecessarily putting their lives at risk.”
Cr Smith said council crews had been out daily inspecting flooded roads as waters continued to recede.
“Crews have re-opened a number of roads, but many are still closed either because they are still flooded or because they have been damaged,” he said.
“We will get roads opened as fast as we can, but we are also on alert with soaked catchments and even more rainfall forecast.”
A list of road closures can be found online at https://www.moyne.vic.gov.au/Our-Services/Councils-Assets/Roads/Road-Closures.