Speed limits - North Region - 7 August 2025

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.

Review NumberRoad nameFromToLocal Government AreaCurrent speed limit km/hNew speed limit km/hReason for change
R-4640Federal Drive180 metres south of Mafeking Road, Goonengerry30 metres south of Charltons Road, FederalByron10080This road has not previously been subject to a formal speed zone assessment and the default 100 km/h speed limit which applied was too high for the rural road environment
R-4641Federal Drive, FederalBinna Burra Road240 metres north of Binna Burra RoadByron5030This speed limit change introduces a High Pedestrian Activity Area in the town centre to provide a more pedestrian friendly environment.
R-3920Dalwood RoadWardell Road, DalwoodRous Mill Road, Rous MillBallina10080This road has not previously been subject to a formal speed zone review and the existing default 100 km/h speed limit was too high for its rural road environment therefore a lower speed limit was required.
R-4810Five Islands Road, Speers Point200 metres south of The EsplanadeThe EsplanadeLake Macquarie7060This speed limit change, complies with the design speed of upgrade works to Five Islands Road and TC Frith Avenue, and will improve consistency with surrounding speed limits.
R-4810TC Frith AvenueThe Esplanade, Speers Point310 metres south of Munibung Road, BoolarooLake Macquarie7060This speed limit change, complies with the design speed of upgrade works to Five Islands Road and TC Frith Avenue, and will improve consistency with surrounding speed limits.
R-4712Fishery Point Road180 metres south of Pulbah Street, Morisset190 metres west of Morisset Park Road, Bonnells BayLake Macquarie7060This speed limit change addresses previous crash history, and is expected to improve safety for road users.