New safer speeds on Centre Road
Planned
What we’re doing
To improve safety on Centre Road, Oakleigh South and Clarinda, we are creating a 40km/h school speed zone between Cameron Avenue and Melaleuca Drive during busy school start and finish times.
Installing new electronic speed limit signs (ESLS) in this busy school precinct will direct drivers to slow down to 40km/h during peak periods of pedestrian movement.
Nine powered speed limit signs will be installed along a 1.56 km section of Centre Road close to South Oakleigh Secondary College, Oakleigh South Primary School and Clarinda Primary School.
As some of our most vulnerable road users, these highly visible signs will allow pedestrians and cyclists to cross the road more safely and efficiently.
The electronic signs will display the speed reduction, from 60km/h to 40km/h:
- From 8am to 9:30am
- From 2:30pm to 4pm
At all other times, the signs will return to displaying the regular 60km/h speed limit, replacing the existing static signs along this stretch of road.
When to expect us
Work is expected to get underway in November 2024 and take approximately 10 weeks to complete, with the powered signs to be switched on in early 2025.
Safe school speed zone
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Background
Pedestrians are completely exposed to the full force of a crash, making them some of the most vulnerable road users.
In the five-year period ending 31 December 2022 there were 13 crashes recorded on Centre Road between Elora Road and Melaleuca Drive, including six 'serious injuries' crashes - with four involving pedestrians.
Introducing a slower speed limit during periods of high pedestrian movement will reduce the likelihood of collisions, and if a collision does occur, will help limit the severity of injuries.
This $1.25m project is funded through the Victorian Government’s Metropolitan Road Upgrade Program.
Get in touch
If you have any further questions, please contact us.
Email: [email protected]