Speed limit to stay on Woy Woy Rd

A 60km/h speed limit will continue to be enforced along a two-kilometre stretch of Woy Woy Rd despite road works not being planned until later this year.

According to Gosford Council's director of city services Mr Stephen Glen, the reduced speed limit at the area will ensure the safety of drivers and pedestrians until the project is completed.

Mr Glen said the stretch of road near the Kariong scout camp was a known "black spot" area and had received State Government funding to make the area safer for motorists.

He said planning surveys had recently been undertaken in the area in order to plan for the next stage of the process.

"Road work signs will soon be removed from the area however the 60 km/h speed limit will still be enforced," Mr Glen said.

"This will ensure the safety of motorists in the area until work has been completed.

"We expect work to commence later this year, if not early next year."

Funding of $450,000 was approved earlier this year under the State Government's Ongoing Black Spot Project Program.

Work will include the resealing of poor road surface in the area, adjustment and extension to guard fences and improved signage.

Clare Graham, 6 Aug 2009 Interviewee: Stephen Glen, Gosford Council Report, 1 Mar 2009 Black Spot Projects, State Government