By Jess Baker
The speed limit at a busy level crossing on Warwick-Allora Road will be permanently reduced this month, following community feedback.
From May 2021, road users will have to slow down to 80 kilometres per hour at the level crossing between the Splityard Creek Bridge and the Evans Road intersection.
Southern Queensland Regional Director Kym Murphy said the decision to reduce the speed limit came after a speed limit review.
“We’ve listened to the community and the Speed Management Committee has undertaken a speed limit review at the level crossing,” Ms Murphy said.
“The review process considers a range of factors such as road function, roadside environment, road construction standards, prevailing traffic speeds and crash history.
“In consideration of these factors, the committee’s recommendation is to permanently reduce the speed limit from 100 kilometres per hour to 80 kilometres per hour at the level crossing.”
Ms Murphy said the committee has also decided to install new railway signals on Evans and Hutley roads.
“I am urging all motorists to observe the new speed limit signs and to be vigilant around level crossings,” she said.
