His support comes after a call by transport operators, who want to see traffic slowed as one measure towards making entry to the saleyards safer.

NVLX operations manager James Thompson said the speed limit was one of the things that needed changing.

“I agree with the 80km/h limit, I can’t see any issues with that,” Mr Thompson said.

“They definitely need an acceleration lane too, it is non-existent for those exiting the site.

“The entrance has been a worry from the start.

“It’s definitely welcome news they are doing an analysis and it’s a relief the right people are looking into it to fix everyone’s concerns.”

Wodonga Council has engaged a consultant to undertake a road safety audit at the intersection.

The move comes after a meeting was held with transport operators, VicRoads, WorkSafe, Wodonga Police and the Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters’ Association.

Vice-president with the transport association Kevin Keenan said it had the potential to be fatal.

Council’s director of planning and infrastructure Leon Schultz said a report was expected to be finalised within three weeks.

“A road safety audit is conducted under national guidelines by a team of qualified assessors looking at the safety of all road users including vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists,” Mr Schultz said.

The council had used consultants to design the existing turning lanes at the saleyards which were subject to a VicRoads approval process.

Wodonga Police have also been to inspect the intersection after transport operators flagged it as a potential danger.

Sergeant Cameron Roberts said police were working with Wodonga Council and VicRoads to identify if there were possible improvements that could be recommended.

“It needs to be looked at and considered and our role has been fulfilled in that we have discussed it and want it to be as safe as possible,” he said.