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Speed limits - Western 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
Phoenix Mine Road, Huntley Blunt Road 1 kilometre north of Blunt Road Orange 100 80 This change reduces the speed limit at this location in response to local community concerns.
Blunt Road, Huntley Phoenix Mine Road 200 metres west of Phoenix Mine Road Orange 80 50 This change reduces the speed limit at this location in response to local community concerns.
Oxley Street, Bourke Richard Street Sturt Street Bourke 50 40 This speed limit change introduces a High Pedestrian Activity Area in the town centre to provide a more pedestrian friendly environment.