50k limit for Mt Ettalong Rd?

Gosford Council will ask the RTA to reduce the speed limit in Mt Ettalong Rd to 50 km/h.

Larger warning signs will also be provided at the pedestrian refuge on Mt Ettalong Rd at Etta Rd, Umina Beach.

Local resident Ms M Dunn had asked council to enhance pedestrian safety at the refuge on Mt Ettalong Rd at Etta Rd.

A report from council's traffic committee stated that a recent site inspection showed that the signposting and linemarking associated with the pedestrian refuge was in accordance with Australian standards.

However, it was suggested that larger signs might be more appropriate for the location and that the positioning of the northbound signage could be adjusted slightly so that it was nearer to the road.

It was also suggested that a reduction of the speed limit from 60 km/h to 50 km/h on Mt Ettalong Rd might be appropriate and that the recommendation could be referred to the RTA for consideration.

Council agenda TR.06.039, July 4