Speed limit reduced on Caloundra Road

Safety will be improved for the 35,000 motorists that use Caloundra Road with a reduction in speed limit planned.

Main Roads and Road Safety Minister Mark Bailey said the speed limit would be reduced between Bellvista Boulevard and the Bells Creek Arterial/Caloundra-Mooloolaba Road roundabouts.

“The speed limit will be reduced from 80kph to 70kph on this 2.5km section of Caloundra Road following a recent speed limit review,” Mr Bailey said.

“As with all speed limit reviews, a number of factors were considered as part of the review, including the crash history, traffic volumes and prevailing speeds.

“The road function, roadside development and activities including pedestrians and cyclists is also looked at.”

Mr Bailey said the speed limit reduction showed the LNP’s recent pledge to conduct their own wide-scale review was a pointless political stunt.

“Their call for a review into speed limits across Queensland was nothing new – reviews happen all the time with the help of multiple government agencies, as we’ve seen in this instance,” he said.

Mr Bailey said that while the reduced speed limit would help improve safety at all intersections along this section of Caloundra Road, it would particularly benefit the Ridgewood Road intersection.

“We’ve seen a growing trend in crashes in recent years involving motorists turning right from Ridgewood Road onto Caloundra Road,” he said.

“I am pleased to announce that we will be investigating the feasibility for the installation of traffic signals at the intersection.

“If feasible, this treatment would bring the Ridgewood Road intersection in line with other intersections along Caloundra Road and provide safer, controlled turning movements for vehicles, as well as pedestrian connectivity to adjacent bus stops.”

Mr Bailey said all motorists should adhere to the new speed limit once implemented in October for their own safety and the safety of others on the road.

“Road safety is everyone’s responsibility and motorists should stick to the speed limits, abide by the road rules and drive to condition,” he said.

New speed limit signage is expected to be installed in October once current roadworks on Caloundra Road are complete.

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