Speed Limit Change for Lyell Highway, Ouse

The Commissioner for Transport has approved a safer speed limit change on the Lyell Highway at Ouse.

The speed limit was reviewed following a request from the community and an assessment by the Department of State Growth.

A 500-metre section of the Lyell Highway, through the centre of Ouse, will be changed from 60km/h to a safer 50km/h.

State Growth’s assessment supported changing the speed limit to make it safer as people access local shops and services in the Ouse town centre.

It helps protect everyone on the road, especially people who are more at risk, like pedestrians.

The changed speed limit will come into effect once the new speed limit signs have been installed, which is expected to be during the week starting Monday, 16 February 2026. ‘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.

Speed Limit Change for Tasman Highway, St Helens

The Commissioner for Transport has approved two safer speed limits for the Tasman Highway in St Helens.

  • The existing 60km/h speed limit north-west of the St Helens township will be extended by approximately 330 metres to cover the Warrens Way intersection and the St Helens Concrete access.
  • A 2.6 km section of the Tasman Highway between St Helens Point Road and Medeas Cove Esplanade will be reduced to a safer 50 km/h.

The speed limits were reviewed following a request by Break O’Day Council and an assessment by the Department of State Growth.

State Growth’s assessment noted there is a significant number of heavy vehicles turning near Warrens Way and St Helens Concrete. An extension of the existing 60km/h speed limit will reduce the likelihood of crashes and provides road users with extra reaction time for vehicles turning on or off the Tasman Highway.

The assessment also noted a fatal crash on the Tasman Highway between St Helens Point Road and Medeas Cove Esplanade in May 2024. The same area has also seen multiple near misses and presents challenges for some road users due to vehicles crossing the centreline, as well as pedestrians and cyclists crossing the road to access a shared pathway.

Research shows that even small reductions in speeds can result in considerable safety benefits.

The changed speed limits will come into effect once the new speed limit signs have been installed, which is expected to be during the week starting Monday, 16 February 2026. ‘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.