MORE than 200 defects have been detected by Loddon Shire in its night inspections  of 770km of council roads.
It said 168 related to signs needing to be replaced or repaired, including 71 hazard or warning signs, 32 regulatory signs and 23 guideposts.
Along with signs, the inspection found 13 potholes in need of repair, and 12 issues relating to vegetation.
Council director operations Steve Van Orsouw said the work would be carried out under council’s road management plan.
“We are committed to ensuring all signage in place meets Australian safety standards,” Mr Van Orsouw said.
Apart from the night inspection program, council also periodically inspects railway crossings both during the day and at night, local bridges and carries out maintenance and hazard inspections.
Data from Loddon Shire Council’s quarterly road management plan defect rectification compliance report shows that 98.6 per cent of defects identified on shire roads between January 1 and March 31 – whether from inspections, the public or works crews – were fixed before their due date.