Minute with the Mayor Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort

As Mayor, I believe it is a priority to keep our community safe, particularly on our roads.
Recently, we’ve seen an increase in traffic around the Giddy Road intersection at 5-Ways, and there’s growing concern about the potential for accidents with many already occurred.

Google Maps may be partly responsible, directing motorists to use this route as a shortcut. This has led to a sharp rise in traffic at an intersection that wasn’t designed for such high volumes, increasing the likelihood of accidents.

I am urging residents to be cautious when approaching this intersection.

I would like the community support to bombard Google Maps to remove the right turn off the Bruce highway at Sandy Corner (12 Five Ways Road Brandon), which currently directs traffic to the Giddy Road intersection. This change would ensure traffic is properly directed to continue on the main highway through Brandon, where it belongs.
Here’s how:
   1. Open Google Maps on your desktop computer.
   2. Enter the starting point and destination - 12 Five Ways Road Brandon, QLD 4808 to Mcdesme, Queensland 4807.
   3. In the left panel, click on the route you want to report an issue with.
   4. In plain text at the bottom right of the map in small print, click Send product feedback.
   5. Next to the wrong step, click the Flag 
   6. Select the type of problem, then click Submit.
The more reports Google receives, the quicker they can investigate and make the necessary adjustments. Let’s continue working together to keep our roads safe.
If you would like to get in touch with me, please feel free to phone me on 0447 150 582 or email mayor@burdekin.qld.gov.au.

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