Motorists are set to benefit from safer journeys in Moruya and Malua Bay with reduced speed limits to come into effect next month on a number of roads.

Transport for NSW recently completed a review in response to concerns from NSW Police and the local community and, as a result, the speed limit will be reduced on roads around Moruya and Malua Bay.

Sections of Bruce Cameron, Tallara and Nugara drives, Janari and Narambi close, and South Head Road in Moruya will be reduced to 60 km/h.

A length of Larrys Mountain and Pollwombra roads in Moruya will be reduced to 80 km/h.

In Malua Bay, the eastern end of The Ridge Road will be reduced from 100 km/h to 60 km/h, a section of Link Road will drop from 80 km/h to 60 km/hand parts of Burri and Tallgums Way and Ridge Avenue will be reduced from 70 km/h to 60 km/h.

A Transport for NSW spokesperson said, these local roads support residents accessing properties and businesses. There was a lack of alignment with the speed zoning standard, a high crash rate and presence of vulnerable road users.

“Electronic message signs will be installed before and after the changes come into effect and there will be community notices via local councils to advise motorists of the new speed limit,” the spokesperson said.

“Streets are not just about moving people and goods – they also interact with places where people live, work and spend time. All of these aspects are considered when setting new speed limits.

“Speed limits are set to ensure motorists travel at a safe and appropriate speed for the surrounding road environment, and to allow time for drivers travelling at the limit to detect a hazard and react quickly enough to brake or take evasive action.

“We thank the community for its understanding.”

The speed zone reviews were carried out to ensure speed limits are in line with the NSW Speed Zoning Standard, applying the Safe System approach.

The Safe System approach has been adopted by all Australian jurisdictions to support road safety outcomes in jurisdictional and national road safety action plans.

Installation of the new speed zone signs will start from Wednesday 11 June 2025, weather permitting.

Motorists are advised to drive to the conditions and follow the directions of signs and traffic control during the installation of signs.

A speed zone review is a comprehensive process that includes site inspections, analysis of the current road environment and road condition, consideration of crash data and traffic volumes.