Speed limits - North Region - 1 June 2023
This is advanced notice of speed limit changes that will take effect within the next two weeks. Speed limits will not change until the new speed limit signs are installed. Please ensure that you always observe the posted speed limit signs on the road.
| Road name | From | To | Local Government Area | Current speed limit km/h | New speed limit km/h | Reason for change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giinagay Way, North Macksville | 165 m east of Grandview Dr | 350 M east of Old Coast Rd | Nambucca Valley | 100 | 80 | It is considered appropriate to implement a lower speed limit to this section which will provide a speed environment consistent with the criterion of the TfNSW Speed Zone Guidelines. |
| Fernleigh Road, Fernleigh | Tintenbar Road | 530 m west of Friday Hut Road | Ballina | 80 | 60 | This is a predominantly rural road with towns along its length. Previous crash history and the number of intersections and driveways have been taken into consideration. The speed limit change is expected to improve safety for residents and road users. |
| Nashua Road, Nashua | Fernleigh Road | Tooheys Mill Road | Ballina | 100 | 60 | This is a predominantly rural road with towns along its length. Previous crash history and the number of intersections and driveways have been taken into consideration. The speed limit change is expected to improve safety for residents and road users. |
| Tooheys Mill Road, Fernleigh | Nashua Road | 950 metres southwest of Nashua Road | Ballina | 100 | 60 | This is a predominantly rural road with towns along its length. Previous crash history and the number of intersections and driveways have been taken into consideration. The speed limit change is expected to improve safety for residents and road users. |
| Tooheys Mill Road, Fernleigh | 950 metres southwest of Nashua Road | Houghlahans Creek Road | Ballina | 100 | 80 | This is a predominantly rural road with towns along its length. Previous crash history and the number of intersections and driveways have been taken into consideration. The speed limit change is expected to improve safety for residents and road users. |
| Tooheys Mill Road, Fernleigh | Byron LGA | 950 metres southwest of Nashua Road | Ballina | 100 | 60 | This is a predominantly rural road with towns along its length. Previous crash history and the number of intersections and driveways have been taken into consideration. The speed limit change is expected to improve safety for residents and road users. |
| Barrington West Road | Faulkland Road, Faulkland | Thunderbolts Way, Barrington | Mid-Coast | 90 | 80 | This is a predominantly rural road with towns along its length. Previous crash history and the number of intersections and driveways have been taken into consideration. The speed limit change is expected to improve safety for residents and road users. |
| Barrington East Road, Barrington | Barrington West Road | Thunderbolts Way | Mid-Coast | 100 | 80 | This is a predominantly rural road with towns along its length. Previous crash history and the number of intersections and driveways have been taken into consideration. The speed limit change is expected to improve safety for residents and road users. |
| Gloucester Tops Road | The Bucketts Way, Forbesdale | National Parks boundary, Invergordon | Mid-Coast | 100 | 80 | This is a predominantly rural road with towns along its length. Previous crash history and the number of intersections and driveways have been taken into consideration. The speed limit change is expected to improve safety for residents and road users. |
| Lowes Creek Road, Quipolly | Werris Creek Road | 400 metres east of Railway Level Crossing | Liverpool Plains | 100 | 80 | This change will improve safety at the railway crossing |
| Limbri Road, Kootingal | 200 metres west of the railway crossing | 200 metres east of the railway crossing | Tamworth Regional | 100 | 60 | This change will improve safety at the railway crossing |
| Mulla Creek Road, Kootingal | 200 metres south of Limbri Road | Limbri Road | Tamworth Regional | 100 | 60 | This change will improve safety at the railway crossing |
| Watkins Street | John Parade, Merewether | Glebe Road, The Junction | Newcastle | 50 | 40 | This change is to improve the accessibility and safety for cyclists and pedestrians as well as motorists.
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