Following our analysis and conversations with partners, interested groups and organisations, we propose the following new speed limits:
View larger map and speed limit tables [PDF, 1.5 MB]
State highway | School | Existing speed limit (km/h) | Proposed new speed limit (km/h) *variable |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Mangaweka School | 70 | 70/30* |
1 | Oroua Downs School | 100 | 100/≤60* |
1 | St Mary’s School (Foxton) | 50 | 50/30* |
1 | Poroutawhao School | 100 | 100/≤60* |
1/3 | Sanson School | 50 | 50/30* |
2 | Huia Range School | 50 | 50/30* |
2 | Woodville School | 50 | 50/30* |
2 | Mangatainoka School | 70 | 70/30* |
2 | Pahiatua School | 50 | 50/30* |
3 | Kai Iwi School | 100 | 100/≤60* |
3 | Whanganui High School | 50 | 50/30* |
3 | St George’s School | 50 | 50/30* |
3 | Whanganui Collegiate School | 50 | 50/30* |
3 | Carlton School | 50 | 50/30* |
3 | Turakina School | 70 | 70/30* |
3 | Bulls School | 50 | 50/30* |
3 | Newbury School | 100 | 100/≤60* |
3 | Queen Elizabeth College | 50 | 50/30* |
3 | Palmerston North Boys’ High | 50 | 50/30* |
3 | Central Normal School | 50 | 50/30* |
4 | Taumarunui Primary School | 50 | 50/30* |
4 | Manunui School | 70 | 70/30* |
4 | Kakatahi School | 100 | 100/≤60* |
4 | Aberfeldy School | 100 | 100/≤60* |
4 | Ūpokongaro School | 70 | 40/30* |
4 | Whanganui Girls’ College | 50 | 50/30* |
43 | Marco School | 100 | 100/≤60* |
54 | Hato Paora College | 100 | 100/≤60* |
56 | Longburn School | 70 | 70/30* |
56 | Ōpiki School | 80 | 80/30* |
57 | Aokautere School | 80 | 80/≤60* |
57 | Turitea School | 100 | 100/≤60* |
57 | Tokomaru School | 50 | 50/30* |
57 | Shannon School | 50 | 50/30* |
State highway | Reference number (refer to map) | Location | Description | Existing speed limit (km/h) | Proposed new speed limit (km/h) *variable |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | 1 | Ūpokongaro urban | Ūpokongaro village urban area (north of Whanganui) | 70 | 40 |
57 | 1 | SH57/SH56 intersection speed zone (ISZ) | On SH57, approaching intersection with SH56 | 100 | 100/60* |
57 | 2 | Heatherlea East Road to Shannon | South Shannon to Heatherlea East Road | 100 | 90 |
Consultation on the Interim State Highway Speed Management Plan closed on 12 December 2022.