PORT PHILLIP: Speed limit down for Montague St bridge
The Staste Government has lowered speed limits approaching the Montague St bridge in South Melbourne.
The speed limit on Montague St will soon be reduced from 60-kmh to 40-kmh between a 350-metre stretch from Munro St and Buckhurst St, to improve safety by reducing the likelihood and severity of crashes.
The reduced speed will provide drivers with more time to consider their vehicle height as they approach the Montague St bridge, giving them additional time to stop.
The Montague St bridge, which has a height clearance of three metres, is an important overpass for route 109 trams.
In 2016, the Government installed two warning gantries on Montague St approaching the bridge to alert over-height vehicles of the three-metre clearance.
Crews will be on site installing the speed signage in late May, with the new speed limit of 40-kmh to become legally enforceable once signs are installed and uncovered.
Drivers are encouraged to make sure they know the height of their vehicle prior to travelling, obey speed signage and always drive carefully.
These important speed reductions, which are being funded by the Transport Accident Commission, support the aims of the Victorian Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030.
Melissa Horne, Minister for Roads and Road Safety (pictured), said: “We know that reducing speeds also reduces the likelihood and severity of crashes, which is why we’ve made this important change to the speed on this stretch of Montague Street.”
“Road safety is a shared responsibility – drivers should always check the height of their vehicle before travelling and obey road safety and warning signage.”
Nina taylor, Albert Park MLA, said: “This safer speed limit will make sure that everyone travelling on or over Montague Street gets to their destination safely and smoothly.”
Tracey Sl\atter, TAC CEO, said:\ “The new speed limit on this section of Montague Street is a great example of how a small change can have a big impact on safety in a busy road environment.”