Residents of Wallacia and the surrounding areas are being warned that a major thoroughfare has had its speed reduced permanently.
Due to the number of accidents on Mulgoa Road between Roscrea Drive and Water Street, the speed limit has been permanently reduced from 80km/h down to 60km/h.
The decision to permanently change the speed limit was made by Transport for NSW and is in effect right now.
A spokesperson for Nepean Police Area Command said there has been over 20 major crashes on the road in less than one year, prompting the change.
“An analysis of crash data for the past nine months records 25 major crashes on Mulgoa Road which encompasses the area to Wallacia,” the spokesperson said.
“The number of crashes is high for one road, and it is envisaged the reduction of the speed limit will reduce these incidents occurring.
“Of concern to police is that two of the crashes have involved alcohol. Sunday has the highest crash recording for the period which traditionally has lower traffic volumes that lead to motorists driving too fast, increasing the risk of crashes occurring.”
Work will occur to replace the existing speed limit signs and create road markings to assist the speed limit reduction.
The new speed limit will be enforceable once the new speed signs are in place.
Emily Chate
Emily Chate joined The Western Weekender in 2024, and covers local news - primarily courts and politics. A graduate of the University of Wollongong, Emily has contributed to The Daily Telegraph and worked as a freelance journalist.