Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall said speed limits in the Inverell Shire were reviewed in accordance with NSW Speed Zoning Guidelines and in consultation with council.

“The review assessed a number of factors including roadside development, urban growth, road alignment and crash statistics,” Mr Marshall said. 

Following two fatalities and nine injuries from crashes on Old Bundarra Road in the five years to March 31, 2014, the existing 100km/h speed limit will be reduced to 80km/h. 

That will start from 580 metres south of Harland Street and end 100 metres south of Leviatham Road.

The existing 100km/h speed limit on Rifle Range Road will also be reduced to 60km/h to about 800 metres east of Bundara Road. 

The existing speed limit of 60km/h on Bundarra Road at Inverell will be extended from the Gwydir Highway intersection to 200 metres south of Rifle Range Road. Old Stannifer Road east of Wood Street will be reduced to 80km/h for 2.5 kilometres and a 50km/h speed limit will be introduced on Melica Close from the intersection of Old Stannifer Road to 380 metres south. 

At Delungra the existing 60km/h speed limit on the Gwydir Highway just east of Coolatai Street to just west of Reedy Street will be reduced to 50km/h.

Mr Marshall said the existing 60km/h speed limit on the Delungra to Ashford Road from about 300 metres south of the Gwydir Highway to about 560 metres north of the Gwydir Highway will be reduced to 50km/h.

“A 50km/h speed limit will then apply to all roads in the village of Delungra to improve pedestrian and motorists’ safety.”

Mr Marshall said that once the new signs were installed the new speed limits would be enforceable.

“Road users are reminded to slow down ahead of the changes and be vigilant of new speed limits,” he said.

For more information on road safety visit the Roads and Maritime Services website at  www.rms.nsw.gov.au.