Roads Updates – Zeehan, Paradise Gorge

Media release – Commissioner for Transport, 24 November 2023

Zeehan speed limit change

The Commissioner for Transport has approved a speed limit reduction for Zeehan Highway through the town centre of Zeehan.

The existing 60 km/h speed limit will be reduced to 50 km/h from south of Trial Harbour Road to south of Packer Street, a distance of 2.62 kilometres.

The decision is based on the high level of interaction between traffic and pedestrians, including vulnerable road users visiting community facilities along the Zeehan main street, such as the Post Office, the RSL, and the Zeehan Primary School.

The road is also used by a high number of heavy vehicles.

The lower speed limit will give drivers and pedestrians extra time to react and reduce the risk of crashes within the town. It will have a minimal impact on travel time and will improve safety for all road users.

The speed limit was reviewed following a request by the West Coast Council on behalf of the local community.

The changed speed limit will come into effect once the new speed limit signs have been installed, which is expected to be from late November to early December. ‘New speed limit ahead’ signs will also be placed to warn road users of the change.

Road users are reminded to follow the posted speed limits and always drive to the conditions.

Media release – Dept of State Growth, 21 November 2023

Tasman Highway works at Paradise Gorge

We will be resurfacing the Tasman Highway through Paradise Gorge near Orford from Thursday, 23 November to Monday, 5 December 2023.

The works will take place between Thumbs Creek Bridge and Charles Street and will involve occasional lane closures and a reduced speed limit during our working hours of 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Mondays to Fridays.

You may experience delays of up to 15 minutes so please plan for this in your trip timing.

The work is part of the department’s resurfacing program for 2023-24 to keep the road network well maintained and safe.

Please keep to the posted speed limits and follow the directions of traffic controllers and signs.

Thank you for your patience while we complete this work.