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Drivers urged to be mindful of school crossing supervisors

In Summary

Increased traffic due to Echuca Road roadworks affects the Midland Highway, Toolamba Road, and Echuca Road intersection in Mooroopna.
Council urges drivers to be mindful of school crossing supervisors and pedestrians, especially with changed crossing areas.
Additional school crossing supervisors will be deployed to ensure safety during the ongoing roadworks.
Roadworks are expected to be completed in three weeks; drivers are reminded to follow traffic signals and remain patient.

Nearby roadworks along Echuca Road have seen increased traffic volumes in the area, with school crossing supervisors reporting a recent change in traffic due to the works. Parts of the intersection are closed to pedestrians along Echuca Road, meaning pedestrians may cross the road in different areas.

Council have a school crossing supervisor in place at this site to ensure parents and children can cross the road safely to attend nearby schools. Motorists travelling through this area are reminded to please be mindful of pedestrians, school crossing supervisors and other road users.

Council will be increasing school crossing supervisor resources at this intersection to improve pedestrian safety while the roadworks are underway.

Motorists are reminded to follow the traffic signals in place when travelling through the area and remain patient during peak times. Council thanks residents for their cooperation and continued safety on the roads.

The works on Echuca Road are expected to be completed in approximately three weeks.