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A North Queensland politician has put two dangerous floodways in his sights after calls to change the Townsville Northern Access Insersections Upgrade plans fell on deaf ears.
The Black River community is fighting against what they say are dangerous plans to update the Bruce Highway.
But Roads Minister Mark Bailey has held firm, saying the road upgrade will be safer for all traffic users, including B-double trucks.
Now, Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto is calling for the state government to improve flood mitigation on Black River Road if the upgrade goes ahead.
The Katter's Australian Party MP said the two floodways on Black River Road between the Aurora Drive intersection and the exit to the Bruce Highway often made the road unusable in the wet season.