Wollondilly Shire Council has welcomed the announcement that the speed limit on Menangle Street, Picton, will be reduced by Transport for NSW in response to safety concerns from local residents.
Member for Wollondilly, Nathaniel Smith MP, announced that the speed limit would be reduced from 60 km/h to 50 km/h later this year, making the entrance to the township from Picton Road safer for motorists and pedestrians.
Mayor Matt Gould said, "Council welcomes yesterday's announcement and hopes to see a reduction in accidents on this busy stretch of road, which is used by approximately 12,000 vehicles daily."
"With traffic continuing to increase through Picton due to the population growth in nearby towns, we have been calling on the State Government to look at road safety improvements and a lowered speed limit for the area. It is great to see action taken on this important issue."
"We also look forward to a commitment and timeline for the Picton Bypass, which the State Government has acknowledged will reduce traffic and improve amenity in this area."
Council has been investigating options to improve traffic flows at the Prince and Menangle Street intersection in Picton over a number of years, and without a firm timeline for the bypass, the intersection was identified as a priority in the Picton Town Centre Transport Master Plan.
Council has been engaging with the community on the proposed intersection upgrades, and has conducted a number of workshops during 2022 to work through the feedback and recommendations.
