Speed limit changes approved for Indigo Shire

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Motorists across Indigo Shire will be required to slow down following the Department of Transports and Planning's approval of Council's application to reduce speed limits on a number of Council managed roads.

The speed limit changes, set to be in place by mid to late 2023, have been approved following safety concerns raised by community members and supporting reports from the Department of Transport and Victoria Police.

Mayor, Sophie Price has welcomed the news, saying that the safety of all road users is Council's number one priority.

"Whether you're a motorist, cyclist or pedestrian, these speed reductions are being introduced to keep everyone safe."

Indigo Shire Council CEO Trevor Ierino echoed Cr Price's comments stating that while the process has been lengthy, it is worthwhile.

"We know in particular, that the Beechworth community has been keen for the introduction of these changes for some time now, so we're pleased to have reached a resolution. As a part of this work, we've also introducing reduced speed limits in other parts of the Shire, so the overall result is now a safer road network for the entire Shire."

The speed limit changes are as follows:

AREA

LOCATION

CURRENT SPEED LIMIT

NEW REDUCED LIMIT

FURTHER INFORMATION

Beechworth CBD

Ford St between Church St and Williams St

50km/h

40km/h

Beechworth CBD

Loch St between Church St and Williams St

50km/h

40km/h

Beechworth CBD

High St between Church St and Tanswell St

50km/h

40km/h

Beechworth CBD

Church St between High St and Loch St

50km/h

40km/h

Beechworth CBD

Camp St between Harper St and Loch St

50km/h

40km/h

Beechworth CBD

William St between Ford St and Loch St

50km/h

40km/h

Beechworth

Albert Road between Hodge St and Harper Avenue

60km/h

50km/h

This change is being introduced to support the changes in the Beechworth CBD

Beechworth

Diffey Road to Newry Lane

100km/h

80km/h

Redhill Area

Elgin Road, Red Hill Road, Havelock Street & Alma Rd

50km/h

This change is being introduced to support the extension of residential development to the east of the town

Yackandandah

Yackandandah Myrtleford Rd (includes a section of Windham and Williams Street)

60km/h

40km/h

This change is being introduced to support the approach to the High Street 40km/h zone.

Yackandandah

Back Creek Rd from Kirby Flat Rd to Myrtleford Rd

100km/h

80km/h

Yackandandah

Osbornes Flat Rd from the Yackandandah Myrtleford Rd to Yackandandah Wodonga Rd

100km/h

80km/h

Yackandandah

Meehan Lane – approach to Osbornes Flat Rd

100km/h

80km/h

Stanley

Mount Stanley Rod between Stanley and Walnut Rd

100km/h

80km/h

Stanley

Myrtleford Stanley Rd from Stanley to Thorley Rd intersection

80km/h

The speed limit on the Myrtleford Stanley Rd will be extended to this location

Chiltern

Main Street north and south of Conness Street

40km/h

This change is being introduced to support the approach to the 40km/h zone on Conness Street

Rutherglen

Nashs Road Residential Area including Nashs Rd, Clydesdale Rd, Pipeclay Court and Clare Court

50km/h

Rutherglen

Sections of Battery Road, Deas Lane, Millers Lane, Waldrons Lane, Humphreys Road, Glengow Road and Nashs Road

80km/h

Reisling Rd and Muscat Court

50km/h

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