Following a review, speed limits have been reduced on High Street, Wallalong.

Transport for NSW completed a speed zone review on High Street at Wallalong between Clarence Town Road and Market Street, reducing the 80km/h section to 60km/h and reducing the default 100km/h speed limit to 50km/h.

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This is expected to add 35 seconds in travel time.

“Electronic message signs will be in place for two weeks to advise motorists of the new speed limit,” a Transport for NSW spokesperson said.

“Streets are not just about moving people and goods – they also interact with places where people live, work and spend time.

“All of these aspects are considered when setting new speed limits.

“Speed limits are set to ensure motorists travel at a safe and appropriate speed for the surrounding road environment, and to allow time for drivers travelling at the limit to detect a hazard and react quickly enough to brake or take evasive action.”

The speed zone review has been carried out to ensure speed limits are in line with the NSW Speed Zoning Standard, applying the Safe System Approach.

The Safe System approach has been adopted by all Australian jurisdictions to support road safety outcomes in jurisdictional and national road safety action plans.

Installation of the new speed zone signage will start from 22 October, weather permitting.

Motorists are advised to drive to the conditions and follow the directions of signs and traffic control.

A speed zone review is a comprehensive process that includes site inspections, analysis of the current road environment and road condition, consideration of crash data and traffic volumes.

A speed zone review can be proposed by anyone including local councils, police or residents using the Safer Roads portal at www.saferroadsnsw.com.au/haveyoursay.aspx