‘Crash history’ prompts speed cut in Bunya Mountains
The speed limit on a stretch of road near the Bunya Mountains will by dropped by 20km/h following a series of crashes and increasing traffic volume.
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The speed limit on a stretch of road near the Bunya Mountains will by dropped by 20km/h following a series of crashes and increasing traffic volume.
TMR regional director Bill Lansbury announced the speed limit along a 600m segment of Bunya Mts Road would be dropped from 60km/h to 40km/h and new signage installed in the coming weeks.
“The speed reduction and signage will improve safety for the Bunya Mountains community and motorists,” Mr Lansbury said.
“Our safety team undertook a review of the speed limit taking several important factors into account including crash history, traffic volumes, types of road users, the geometry of the road and its function in the road network.
“The findings were presented to the local Speed Management Committee, consisting of representatives from the Department of Transport and Main Roads, Queensland Police Service and South Burnett Regional Council, which endorsed the proposed speed limit change,” he said.
The new speed limit will cover about 600m, extending to the west of the Bunya Avenue intersection and to the east of the Tolmie Street intersection.
“I also want to remind motorists to always drive to the conditions and reduce their speed in wet weather or other adverse conditions,” Mr Lansbury said.
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