Council enforces speed limit changes across shire

By Contributed

Apr 21, 2025

Many roads throughout Mitchell Shire will see speed limits lowered.

Speed limit changes will be implemented across Mitchell Shire.

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Mitchell Shire Council has lowered limits to improve road safety and reduce crash risk.

Limits will be reduced to 40km/h throughout the Seymour town centre, while a number of other roads across the shire will also see limits lowered to 80km/h or 60km/h.

Speed limit changes across Mitchell Shire

Broadford

Glenaroua Rd: entire length of road will change to 80km/h within three months.

Glenaroua

Whitegate Rd: entire length of road will change to 80km/h within three months.

Seymour

Anzac Ave: speed limit on part of the street from Station St to east of Guild St will change to 40km/h within three months.

Avenel Rd: speed limit between Seymour-Avenel Rd and current transition point to 80km/h will change to 80km/h, effective immediately.

Bishop St: entire length of street will change to 40km/h within three months.

Butler St: entire length of street will change to 40km/h within three months.

Collas St: entire length of street will change to 40km/h within three months.

Crawford St: entire length of street will change to 40km/h within three months.

Elizabeth St: entire length of street will change to 40km/h within three months.

Kobyboyn Rd: extension of existing 60km/h zone to about 200m past Red Box Crt, and reduction of the remaining length of road to 80km/h, effective immediately.

McIntyre St: entire length of street will change to 40km/h within three months.

Station St: entire length of street will change to 40km/h within three months.

Tallarook St: speed limit from Whiteman St to Station St will change to 40km/h within three months.

Tristan St: entire length of street will change to 40km/h within three months.

Wallis St: entire length of street will change to 40km/h within three months.

William St: entire length of street will change to 40km/h within three months.

Kilmore

Dry Creek Rd: from about 300m north of Nannys Creek Rd at current 60km/h to 100km/h transition point, to about 100m north of Smiths Lne, speed limit will change to 80km/h, effective immediately.

Wallan

Darraweit Rd: 60km/h zone will be extended, effective immediately.

Wallara Waters Estate: all roads within the estate will change to 40km/h within six months.

Mitchell Shire Mayor John Dougall said the changes were part of council’s commitment to improve road safety across the shire.

“While road maintenance is a critical factor, we understand that adjusting speed limits is a proven and immediate way to reduce crash severity,” Cr Dougall said.

“We are combining this approach with our ongoing Road Renewal Program to take a holistic approach to safety.

“By reducing speed limits in high-risk areas, we are not just complying with evidence-based road safety practices but also taking a significant step towards protecting our most vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians and cyclists.

“Slower speeds in these areas can be the difference between life and death.”

For more information, phone Mitchell Shire Council on 5734 6200.