Ashburton District Council Mayor, Neil Brown, has welcomed a decision by the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) to conduct a formal review of Rakaia’s speed limit.
“I was among those who wrote to the agency with concerns after Government said the new 50kmh would revert back [to 70kmph] automatically on 1 July. Clearly, I was not alone,” said Mayor Brown (pictured).
“A six-week period of formal consultation will begin early April, with a decision by July, and so I encourage you all to watch out for notice about when the consultation starts.
“The speed limit review is a legal process,  and the community feedback will be considered alongside a technical assessment and cost-benefit disclosure,” he said.
NZTA is also planning a speed review for the intersection of SH1 and Weavers Road, to support the safe operation of the northbound Rakaia Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre.
