Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency is seeking public feedback on a proposed speed limit change for a section of State Highway 3 (SH3) in Hāwera.
The proposal is to change the speed limit to 60 km/h on SH3 from just north of Kerry Road to just north of Fantham Street.
This 1km section of highway currently has a mix of 70 km/h and 100 km/h speed limits.
NZTA Director of Regional Relationships Linda Stewart says NZTA has been working with South Taranaki District Council.
“This proposed change reflects the area’s ongoing transformation from rural to urban fringe, driven by two decades of growth and development.
“Planned industrial expansion, including the business park near Kerry and Fitzgerald Roads, is expected to further increase traffic volumes and activity along this corridor.
“Lowering the speed limit will support safer and more accessible travel for all road users and aligns with the South Taranaki’s District Council’s Corridor Strategy for SH3 (Normandy to Hāwera). The strategy includes planned upgrades to key intersections, such as new right-turn bays at Kerry Road and Fitzgerald Road,” says Ms Stewart.
Have your say
We want to hear your views on the proposed speed limit change. You can share your feedback by completing a short survey on our website before Wednesday 29 October.
Read more about the proposal and complete the survey
All feedback will be considered alongside technical assessments, safety data, and cost-benefit analysis before a final decision is made.
A summary of consultation feedback will be published on the NZTA website following the consultation period.