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Speed Limit Reduction for Tasman Hwy Near Bicheno
Media release – State Growth Transport Commission, 29 March 2022
Upcoming speed limit changes for Tasman Highway near Bicheno
Road users are advised of a change to the speed limit on a 1.6 kilometre section of Tasman Highway, south of Bicheno.
The current speed limit of 100 km/h will be reduced to 80 km/h, making the road safer for road users.
In deciding to lower the speed limit, consideration was given to the characteristics of the road, including tight curves, the number of accesses along this stretch of road, proposed future developments and the relevant Australian standards.
Research tells us that even small reductions in travelling speeds can lead to a reduction in serious casualties.
The new speed limit will come into effect when updated speed limit signs are installed in the week commencing Tuesday, 29 March 2022. ‘New speed limit ahead’ signs will also be placed to provide road users with advance warning of the change.
Road users are reminded to comply with the posted speed limits and always drive to the conditions.