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Speed limits - South West Region

20 February 2020

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
Olympic Hwy, Young Hennessy Street 150 meters south of Hennessy Street Hilltops 80 50 This change reduces the speed limit at this location in response to local community concerns.
Federation Way, Daysdale 68 metres south of Robinson Street 328 metres north of Narrow Plains Road Federation 50 60

The speed limit has been raised due to changes in the road environment resulting from the closure of a hotel and school.
Bourke Street, Mount Austin McKell Avenue 90 metres north of Leavenworth Drive Wagga Wagga 60 40 (school zone) This speed limit change will improve consistency with surrounding speed limits to provide a simpler and safer road.