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Speed limits - Sydney Region

28 May 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
Bridge Road Murray Street, Pyrmont Parramatta Road, Annandale Sydney / Inner West 60 40

The speed limit is to be reduced in response to crash history and roadside development, and to the current Covid-19 pandemic.  It is expected to bring road safety benefits to all road users in this area, especially cyclists.
Various Local Roads in West Paddington Oxford Street (Northern Boundary) Moore Park Road (Southern Boundary) Sydney 50 40

This speed limit change better reflects recent development and improves safety for residents and road users.
Various Local Roads in Ultimo Fig Street (Northern Boundary) Broadway (Southern Boundary) Sydney 50 40 This speed limit change better reflects recent development and improves safety for residents and road users.
Various Local Roads in Darlington Queen Street (Western Boundary) Cleveland Street (Eastern Boundary) Sydney 50 40 This speed limit change better reflects recent development and improves safety for residents and road users.
Various Local Roads in Camperdown Parramatta Road (Northern Boundary) City Road / King Street (Southern Boundary) Sydney 50 40 This speed limit change better reflects recent development and improves safety for residents and road users.
Various Local Roads in Pyrmont Pirrama Road (Northern Boundary) Fig Street (Southern Boundary) Sydney 50 40 This speed limit change better reflects recent development and improves safety for residents and road users.
Ross Street / Minogue Crescent / The Crescent Parramatta Road, Forest Lodge City West Link Road, Annandale Sydney / Inner West 60 50 This speed limit change better reflects recent development and improves safety for residents and road users.
Oxford Street, Darlinghurst Flinders Street College Street Sydney 50 40 This speed limit change introduces a High Pedestrian Activity Area in the town centre to provide a more pedestrian friendly environment.