By Sam PorterA Sydenham resident has raised concerns about drivers taking risky shortcuts to avoid long waits at a busy intersection, putting locals in danger. Resident Neil Hunichen said motorists driving south on Kings Road often turn left onto Hume Drive east, then perform U-turns in residential driveways to avoid waiting at the intersection to turn right onto Hume Drive west. During the November council meeting, council said it currently had no plans to reduce the speed limit to 30 km/h in the area. DTP told Star Weekly decisions about safety upgrades consider multiple factors, including potential improvements to safety or congestion, number of road users, vulnerable road users, historical safety records, and the impact on surrounding roads. “We will continue to monitor the intersection … and consider any necessary safety upgrades as part of future planning for Victoria’s road network,” a DTP spokesperson said.