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Speed limits - West Region

18 May 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
Bathurst Road, Katoomba 80m west of Katoomba Street Katoomba Street Blue Mountains 50 40 This speed limit change introduces a High Pedestrian Activity Area in the town centre to provide a more pedestrian friendly environment.
Gang Gang Street, Katoomba Katoomba Street 55 metres east of Katoomba Street Blue Mountains 50 40 This speed limit change introduces a High Pedestrian Activity Area in the town centre to provide a more pedestrian friendly environment.
Katoomba Street, Katoomba Bathurst Street Waratah Street Blue Mountains 50 40 This speed limit change introduces a High Pedestrian Activity Area in the town centre to provide a more pedestrian friendly environment.
Pryor Place, Katoomba Katoomba Street 40 metres West of Katoomba Street Blue Mountains 50 40 This speed limit change introduces a High Pedestrian Activity Area in the town centre to provide a more pedestrian friendly environment.
Waratah Street, Katoomba Lurline Street 45 metres west of Katoomba Street Blue Mountains 50 40 This speed limit change introduces a High Pedestrian Activity Area in the town centre to provide a more pedestrian friendly environment.
Kamilaroi Highway, Wee Waa Purcell Avenue 230 metres east of Purcell Avenue Narrabri 40 (school zone) 50

This school zone is revoked as Wee Waa High School has moved location.
Purcell Avenue, Wee Waa Kamilaroi Highway Alma Street Narrabri 40 (school zone) 50

This school zone is revoked as Wee Waa High School has moved location.
Alma Street, Wee Waa Purcell Avenue 260 metres east of Purcell Avenue Narrabri 40 (school zone) 50

This school zone is revoked as Wee Waa High School has moved location.