Move to reduce speed limit between Masterton and Featherston
Should the speed limit between Featherston and Masterton be reduced?
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is encouraging people to have their say on safer speed limits for State Highway 2 between Masterton and Featherston.
Public engagement on speed limits, as well as infrastructure improvements, for SH2 gets underway on Thursday 5 November.
Director of regional relationships Emma Speight says these sessions will give the public a view of the plan to reduce deaths and serious injuries on this section of SH2.
“Speed limits and infrastructure improvements work in tandem to create a safe and efficient network for the many people who use SH2,” Ms Speight says.
Community drop-in sessions:
- Thursday 5 November, Featherston Memorial RSA 3-6pm.
- Friday 6 November, Greytown Library 12-4pm.
- Saturday 7 November, Carterton Events Centre 11am-3pm.
- Sunday 8 November, Solway Primary School Masterton 11-4pm.
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