New safer speeds on Balcombe Road and Bluff Road

Update - December 2024

We’ve introduced a safer speed limit of 40km/h on Balcombe Road and Bluff Road, between College Grove and Stanley Street, to improve safety for pedestrians and bike riders.  

The new 40km/h speed limit was introduced on Tuesday , 3 December 2024 and applies at all times of day.

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Image above: Map showing the new 40km/h speed zone on Balcombe Road and Bluff Road, between College Grove and Stanley Street.

Next steps

To remind drivers of the low-speed environment, we’ll be installing eight new electronic speed limit signs along this section of Balcombe Road and Bluff Road. 

Installation of the electronic speed limit signs are expected to start in mid-2025, subject to weather and the contractor’s works program. We’ll provide further updates closer to works commencing. 

The electronic signs will need to be connected to power to become operational and there can sometimes be a delay between their installation and switch-on.

Project background

In the five-year period ending 31 December 2022, there were ten crashes recorded along this section of Balcombe Road and Bluff Road. Five of the ten crashes resulted in serious injuries. 

Introducing a safer speed through this high activity area will help reduce the likelihood and severity of collisions, and allow pedestrians, bike riders and drivers to share the road safely.

This upgrade will be made thanks to the Australian Government’s Road Safety Program, being delivered in partnership with the Victorian Government.

Get in touch

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Email: [email protected] 

Call:    13 37 78