Motorists are expected to slow down on some of the Sunshine Coast’s key thoroughfares.
Signs are being installed along major roads within Maroochydore, Alexandra Headland and Mooloolaba signalling a change from 60km/h to 50km/h.
The reduction is for an 3.8km stretch along Horton Parade, Aerodrome Road and Alexandra Parade, between Maroochydore Road and Buderim Avenue.
It is also for a 1.7km section of Mooloolaba Road, between Sunshine Motorway and Alexandra Parade.
The Department of Transport and Main Roads stated that the change is “due to safety concerns”.
“A speed limit review was undertaken, which considered a range of factors such as road function, roadside environment, road construction standard, prevailing traffic speeds and crash history,” it said.
TMR stated that new speed limit signs would be installed during a roughly three-week period from mid-March. The speed limit will be in place once the signage is up.
Existing signage is being replaced and new signs will be erected to advise motorists of the new speed limit.
Works are scheduled between 7.30pm and 3.30am Sunday to Thursday.
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“Nearby residents may experience some noise, light and vibration while works are underway,” TMR stated.
“Our contractor will aim to minimise impacts as much as possible and complete the noisiest work by 10pm.
“It is also expected that any significant localised noise or disruptions for residents should be for one or two nights only as the works progress.
“Traffic controllers, shoulder closures, reduced speed limits and signage will be in place to ensure motorist and roadworker safety.
“One lane will always remain open to traffic.”
