A recent article published on November 28 attracted plenty of attention.

Council has requested a meeting with the RMS in Moss Vale to discuss the problem.

However such a meeting has yet to happen.

Goulburn MP Pru Goward said she would “lobby the RMS” to make the meeting a reality.

“I understand that traffic flow is a concern in Moss Vale and with the approval of Chelsea Coomungie, a comprehensive debrief between RMS planning and council needs to occur,” she said. 

“Not only will I lobby the RMS for this to happen but I will also support [any] proposal for a Moss Vale bypass.”

But when it comes to improving traffic flow in the town, Highlanders have a few ideas on what needs to be done.

In response to the November 28 article, readers expressed their frustrations on the Southern Highland News Facebook page.

The lights on Argyle Street/Kirkham Road as well as parking were two of the concerns raised.

Many said they avoided Moss Vale because of the traffic problems.

It is an issue that could have an impact on the town’s economy.

“I try to avoid going to MV (Moss Vale) if I can help it. A shame really as you have good shops there,” Jennifer Vanzella said.

Darrin Bailey said he too avoided Argyle Street “at every opportunity”.

Alice Hinde, who works on Berrima Road said clients often commented on how hard it was for them to get to the business.

As Krisha Thomas has commented, the main issue appears to be “there is basically only one way through town- the main street”.

One of the most favoured suggestions was a bypass which would take some of the traffic off the main street.

“This road [Argyle Street] is so dangerous it is just a matter of time till someone is killed. I cannot think of many towns in NSW where large, heavy trucks have to make their way through the entire main street to reach another destination. Trucks, location of schools and parking in the main street make this area very busy and dangerous,” Barry Jones said.

Cars reversing to park in Argyle Street was another issue raised by many readers.

Brooke Shipway suggested the main street be turned into a no parking area while Anne Gearside said the shopping precinct needed to be restructured.

“The shopping centre design is no longer viable- rows of small street shops with inadequate parking need to be replaced with more space efficient shop design (malls) with underground parking- allowing road development or widening.”