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Posted on: August 25, 2017

[ARCHIVED] Speed limit change on TWP510

Speed Limit Change on TWP510


What is the new speed limit on TWP510?

The new speed limit is 60 km/h. This was reduced from 80 km/h.

 

What portion of TWP510 is affected by this change?

The speed limit reduction affects 1.6 km of TWP510 that is within Beaumont’s corporate limits.


Why was the speed limit reduced on TWP510?

The speed limit was reduced for safety reasons due to increased traffic flow on TWP510; the presence of slow-moving vehicles, dump trucks and other construction vehicles; and there have been serious accidents on that portion of the roadway involving involved speed, personal injury and property damage.


When did the speed change?

The new speed limit went into effect August 23, 2017.


How much time will the speed change add to my commute? 

  • From 50 Street to the east corporate limit will add approximately 1 minute to your commute. 
  • From 50 Street to the west corporate limit will add approximately 2 minutes to your commute.

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