MOTORISTS frustrated by the long-standing – and said to be temporary – 60 km/h speed zone on Bucketts Way south of Gloucester may soon see some relief.
Heading south, the reduced speed limit, which begins at the bottom of Forbesdale Hill near Fairbairns Road, and continues to just short of Faulkland Road, has now been in place for almost two years.
Signage indicates that the restriction is due to roadworks.
However, Faulkland Road resident Debbie Wilson says little activity has occurred for extended periods.
“The last time there was any roadwork was well before Christmas,” Ms Wilson said.
“For months and months there was no roadwork and it’s been there for two years.”
MidCoast Council told NOTA the 60 km/h limit was implemented as a safety measure while repair works were undertaken intermittently in the area, and that the reduced speed limit was never intended to be permanent.
Council confirmed the speed zone was installed in 2024.
“Further additional repair works are scheduled to occur, subject to available resources and broader network priorities,” said a Council spokesperson.
“Once these works are completed, the speed zone will be reinstated to its previous posted limit.
“It is our expectation that will occur over the coming weeks.”
The previous speed limit along the affected section of Bucketts Way was 80km/h.
By John WATTS
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