Speed Zone Changes in Leeton Shire

4 Apr 2017 4:32 PM - 50km/hr zone on Brobenah Road extended to past the Karri Road and Catalpa Road intersection heading north of Leeton

Leeton Shire Council would like to inform residents in conjunction with the Roads and Maritime Service (RMS) of several speed zone changes in the Leeton Shire Local Government Area. 
 
The 50km/hr zone on Brobenah Road has been extended to past the Karri Road and Catalpa Road intersection heading North of Leeton. 
 
The 80km/hr zone on Back Yanco Road has been extended and now begins before the Cudgel Street intersection. Within the Yanco township all local roads from to have been re-zoned to 50km/hr and new signage has been erected. Research Road will remain at 60km/hr. 
 
In Whitton the extent of the 50km/hr zone has been reduced from the intersection of Benerembah Street and MR539. With the 100km/hr zone now staring 200 meters from the intersection.    The review of the speed zones in this area was preformed at the request of the Local Highway Patrol at the Local Area Traffic Committee late last year.
 
Road Safety Officer, Steph Puntoriero says, “Local drivers will need to familiarise themselves with the change in speed restrictions in this area and drivers must be aware that they should always check the speed at which they are travelling and ensure they are aware of any signage indicating a change in speed limit.”
 
“Police will be patrolling in this area to ensure that the new speed restrictions are followed, so don’t be complacent. Check your speed. Speed limits are in place for a reason – your safety and the safety of others around you.”