GROWING community frustration over traffic congestion in Midland is becoming impossible for the state government to ignore, with strong local engagement online reinforcing just how widespread the concern has become, according to MLC Anthony Spagnolo.

He said recent social media post highlighting congestion around Clayton Street and Military Road attracted 765 likes and 456 comments to date, a level of engagement clearly reflecting how deeply the issue is affecting people’s daily lives.

“People do not engage like that unless something is hitting home,” Mr Spagnolo said.

“The volume of comments and the consistency of what people are saying tells you this is not a niche complaint, it is a lived reality for locals who are stuck in traffic morning and afternoon, day after day.”

Mr Spagnolo said congestion in Midland has been building for years due to lack of road infrastructure solutions, particularly the long-delayed Lloyd Street Bridge extension and associated upgrades to the Roe Highway and Great Eastern Highway Bypass interchanges.

“Planning work has been talked about for years, but there is still no clear timetable for construction,” he said.

“Midland is a major hub for the eastern suburbs and the hills, and traffic gridlock here ripples out across the region.

“When locals are taking the time to comment, share and engage in such large numbers, it is a clear signal that the current approach is not working.”

Mr Spagnolo said the popularity of the posts should serve as a warning to the government that patience in the community is wearing thin.

“This is not about politics for the people stuck in their cars, it is about lost time, missed appointments and frustration that keeps building,” he said.