Transport for NSW Media Release
Monday, 30 September 2024
Safer speed zones on the way for Cooma, Jindabyne and Bombala
Motorists will experience safer journeys with speed limit changes on the way for multiple roads in the Monaro area over the next three weeks.
A Transport for NSW spokesperson said the speed zones were reviewed in consultation with the NSW Police and local council and in accordance with the NSW Speed Zoning Standard.
"In response to community feedback and to improve safety, speed reductions will be implemented on Yareen and Polo Flat roads, Wange and Thurrung streets at Cooma; Barry Way at Jindabyne and Bucky Springs Road at Bombala," the spokesperson said.
The speed limit will be reduced from 60 km/h to 50k km/h for the ensure lengths of Yareen Road, Wangie and Thurrang Streets at Cooma.
The spokesperson said the speed zone review on the three roads in Cooma was initiated after residents raised safety concerns due to an increase in pedestrian activity, access to local schools and development of residential areas.
"The reduction will result in a travel time increase of about 12 seconds," the spokesperson said.
The limit will be reduced from 80 km/h to 60 km/h for a three-kilometre length of Polo Flat Road at Cooma from 100 metres south of Yareen Road to 300 metres north of Saleyard Road.
The spokesperson said this review was initiated by council after they received numerous requests to lower speed at this location, and due to the increase in heavy vehicle movements, along with residential access points.
"The reduction will result in a travel time increase of about 39 seconds," the spokesperson said.
The limit will be reduced from 100 km/h to 80 km/h for a 3.5-kilometre length of Barry Way at Jindabyne from 100 metres south of Jillamatong Street to 300 metres south of Snowy River Way.
"The review was initiated by council and local police following development of new schools and homes along Barry Way, and after they received numerous requests to lower speed at this location." the spokesperson said
"The reduction will result in a travel time increase of about 12 seconds."
The limit will be reduced from 100 km/h to 80 km/h for a 5/1-kilometre length of Bucky Springs Road in Bombala, from 130 metres east of Hyde Street to 530 metres east of Rosehill Road.
"This review was initiated by local residents due to the volute of heavy vehicles using the road, the road width, and the presence of school children and would increase travel time by about 46 seconds," the spokesperson said.
The speed zones will be changed starting from 3 October 2024 at Polo Flat Road and Yareen Road, weather permitting.
Barry Way and Bucky Springs Road will be changed from 9 October 2024, weather permitting.
Signs will be onsite to advice of the speed zone changes for one week prior to installation and one week after.
Traffic control and reduced speed limits of 40 km/h will be in place for the safety of workers and motorists while the new speed zones are being installed.
Motorists are advised to drive to the conditions and follow the directions of signs and traffic control.
The community it welcome to provide feedback about speed limits online at Speed limits - have your say | Transport for NSW.
