More ... The ACT Government is putting in new speed limit signs at 164 locations across Canberra.

More ... The ACT Government is putting in new speed limit signs at 164 locations across Canberra. Photo: Jeffrey Chan



The ACT Government has begun work installing 164 new speed limit signs across the territory, as it tries to ensure it meets Australian standards.


It is also raising the speed limit on three off-ramps on Gungahlin Drive: the northbound and southbound ramps at Ginninderra Drive and the southbound ramp at Belconnen Way will now be 80km/h, instead of 60km/h.


Territory and Municipal Services Minister Shane Rattenbury said the work was the result of a Roads ACT review last year.


“The review identified some key areas in which speed limit signage could be improved. This included additional speed limit signs on some sections of road, ensuring signs are erected independently on a standalone post, and having a sign on each side of a carriageway where speed limits change," he said in a statement.


“As a result of the review, Roads ACT is introducing additional speed limit signage and making some adjustments to existing signage.


“These changes will further clarify the speed limit applying on a particular section of road and reduce confusion for motorists.


“Roads ACT will also install new speed limit signs at 164 locations across Canberra in the coming weeks (weather permitting), to ensure consistency with the relevant Australian Standards."