Concerns have been raised about the installation of wire rope barriers between Allansford and Panmure.
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Member for Western Victoria Bev McArthur said residents were seeking more information on the proposal due to safety concerns.
"The installation of wire rope barriers will have an adverse affect on the safe operation of milk collection services, which in many circumstances occur twice daily," Mrs McArthur said.
Mrs McArthur said installing wire rope barriers on the section of road would be a "counterproductive band-aid solution".
"A safer, long-term answer is required," she said.
Mrs McArthur said investment should be made in the construction of a dual carriageway on the highway.
She said dairy farmers were already forced to use dilapidated, inadequately funded roads in Western Victoria.
Regional Roads Victoria safer roads director Scott Lawrence said safety barriers saved lives. He said when considering installing the barriers a number of factors were considered, including property access and the impact on users of the road, including milk tankers.
"We've been talking to residents, businesses and emergency services about this project since the start of the year to understand their needs - and this feedback is being taken into account as we finalise our plans," Mr Lawrence said.
The section of road between Allansford and Panmure will be upgraded through the Towards Zero Action Plan.
The authority said it would provide another update about its plans for the Princes Highway before the end of the year and welcomed community members to provide their input. Feedback that has been received to date is being incorporated into the upgrades wherever possible, according to Regional Roads Victoria.
In addition to that there will be breaks at the safety barriers at driveways, side roads and intersections and a new overtaking lane will be constructed.