By Dominique Tassell
The speed limit on one of Allora’s main streets is set to be changed in the coming weeks.
Allora locals raised at a meeting with Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) last year that speed limits on a handful of roads in town are too high.
Locals stated the speed limits on South Street and the Warwick Street crossings were too high and potentially dangerous.
Transport and Main Roads Southern Queensland regional director Bill Lansbury said the speed limit on Warwick Street was reviewed following concerns raised by the community to Southern Downs Regional Council.
“We’ve listened to the community and taken their concerns to the speed management committee for review,” Mr Lansbury said.
“The speed management committee includes representatives from the Queensland Police Service, Southern Downs Regional Council and Transport and Main Roads.”
Southern Downs Regional councillor Andrew Gale sits on the speed management committee.
Mr Landsbury also said: “the speed limit review process considers a range of factors such as road condition, road function, roadside environment, road construction standards, prevailing traffic speeds and crash history”.
“As a result of the review, we will reduce the speed limit on a section of Dalrymple Creek Road in Allora, known as Warwick Street, from 60km/h to 50km/h between Raff Street and Forde Street.
“I urge all motorists to observe the new speed limit once the signs are installed and always drive to the conditions.”
There have been no announcements made regarding South Street, where one resident stated they frequently witness trucks driving over the speed limit.
They stated this makes driving out of their residence hazardous.
