New speed limit signage

   Added 4 months ago

Speed Management Plan 2024: New Signage Installation

The Speed Management Plan 2024, adopted by the Ōtorohanga District Council in March 2024, marks a significant step towards enhancing road safety in our community. After several years of effort to align with changing Government directives, we are pleased to announce that the plan has been officially endorsed by the Director of Land Transport as of October 2024.

As part of this initiative, Ōtorohanga District Council will be installing new speed limit signage on several key roads. The updated speed limits are as follows:

• Huiputea Drive: 50-60-50 km/hr
• Mangauika Road: 60 km/hr
• Ouruwhero Road: Extended of the 50 km/hr zone and added 80 km/hr zone
• Old Te Kūiti Road: 70 km/hr (already installed; now officially the legal speed)
• Phillips Avenue: Variable static speed of 30 km/hr during school pick-up and drop-off times at Ōtorohanga Primary School
• Waitomo Valley Road: 80 km/hr

In the words of our roading team, “We are excited to be finally installing these signs to make our communities a little safer.”

We encourage all residents to stay informed about these changes and to observe the new speed limits as they are implemented. Together, we can contribute to safer roads for everyone.

Check out how we got here on our CLOSED Consultation page: https://engage.otodc.govt.nz/speed-management-plan