Speed review boosts safety for Mathoura

Motorists will soon experience safer journeys in Mathoura with the speed limit set to be lowered from next week.

A Transport for NSW spokesperson said the speed limit on a section of the Cobb Highway will be reduced from 100 km/h to 60 km/h to improve safety for all road users.

“Transport for NSW reviewed the speed limit following a request from the community. Investigations found a poor past crash history, and in addition, a new speed zone will support the future residential development near Mathoura,” the spokesperson said.

“The reduction in speed zone will reduce the likelihood and impact of crashes and apply consistency to the speed zone lengths on sealed roads in residential areas.”

The speed limit will be reduced from 100 km/h to 60 km/h for 410 metres south of the Jones Street intersection on the Cobb Highway.

The new speed zone will come into effect on Friday 9 June, weather permitting.

Message boards will be onsite two weeks before and one week following the speed zone reduction.

Motorists are reminded to drive to the sign posted speed limit at all times.