Motorists are advised of speed zone changes from next week on the Pacific Highway at New Italy.

Transport for NSW Director North Region Anna Zycki said following a review, the existing 100 km/h speed limit on a portion of the 13 kilometre stretch of highway before and after the New Italy intersection will be increased to 110 km/h from Monday 26 April.

“The speed limit on this stretch of the highway was set at 100 km/h due to safety concerns associated with the need for caravans and motorhomes using the intersection and associated U-turn bays to access the New Italy Museum,” Ms Zycki said.

“Transport for NSW has been monitoring this and has now determined it will be safe to raise the speed limit to 110 km/h, except for the 1.5 kilometre sections of highway immediately before and after the intersection, which will remain at 100 km/h.

“Safety for this intersection will continue to be monitored before considering any further possible adjustment to the speed limit.”

Work to replace the existing signage is scheduled to take place on Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 April between 7am and 5pm, weather permitting.

Traffic control and a reduced speed limit will be in place for the safety of road users and workers.

Motorists are asked to keep to the displayed speed limit for the safety of all road users.

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