Pass Road safer after speed limit cut

THE speed limit on a section of Pass Road has been reduced to improve safety.

From 1 March, the speed limit on the 1.5km stretch of road between Houston Drive in Cambridge and Winterborne Road at

Rokeby has changed from 80 to 70km/h. The speed limit will remain 60 km/h on Pass Road both north and south of the changed section.

Clarence Mayor Brendan Blomeley said Pass Road had seen a steady increase in traffic and developments in recent years and the safety of the community.

“We’re pleased that this change has come into effect and believe the outcome will be a safer stretch of road for our community in the future,” he said.

“Following a review and consultation with the Department of State Growth it has been recommended that a speed limit of 70 km/h would be more appropriate than a 60 km/h speed limit and is consistent with the area as a rural hamlet.” New speed limit signs have been installed at Houston Drive and Winterborne Road, as well as repeater signs midway between the two roads to remind drivers of the changed limit.

The Clarence City

Council received a petition signed by 287 people requesting urgent upgrades on Pass Road to mitigate flooding and enhance safety for all road users. Having deteriorated significantly in recent years, Pass Road (between Winterborne Road and

Connor Place) is set for reconstruction soon, with works likely to commence during the 2023-24 financial year.

Maintenance will continue to fill potholes and make the road safe ahead of the major reconstruction project.