Published on 14 June 2023
Motorists across Indigo Shire will be required to slow down following the Department of Transport 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
Loch St between Church St and Williams St
High St between Church St and Tanswell St
Church St between High St and Loch St
Camp St between Harper St and Loch St
William St between Ford St and Loch St
Beechworth
Albert Road between Hodge St and Harper Avenue
60km/h
This change is being introduced to support the changes in the Beechworth CBD
Diffey Road to Newry Lane
100km/h
80km/h
Redhill Area
Elgin Road, Red Hill Road, Havelock Street & Alma Rd
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)
This change is being introduced to support the approach to the High Street 40km/h zone.
Back Creek Rd from Kirby Flat Rd to Myrtleford Rd
Osbornes Flat Rd from the Yackandandah Myrtleford Rd to Yackandandah Wodonga Rd
Meehan Lane – approach to Osbornes Flat Rd
Stanley
Mount Stanley Rod between Stanley and Walnut Rd
Myrtleford Stanley Rd from Stanley to Thorley Rd intersection
The speed limit on the Myrtleford Stanley Rd will be extended to this location
Chiltern
Main Street north and south of Conness Street
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
Sections of Battery Road, Deas Lane, Millers Lane, Waldrons Lane, Humphreys Road, Glengow Road and Nashs Road
Reisling Rd and Muscat Court