17/02/2026
Two new safer speed limits coming up (Monday, 16 February 2026) 👇
These changed speed limits will come into effect once the new speed limit signs have been installed, which is expected to be during the week starting Monday, 16 February 2026.
‘New speed limit ahead’ signs will also be placed to warn road users of the change.
🚧Lyell Highway at Ouse🚧
A 500-metre section of the Lyell Highway, through the centre of Ouse, will be changed from 60km/h to a safer 50km/h.
The speed limit change will make it safer for people as they access local shops and services in the Ouse town centre.
The speed limit was reviewed following a request from the community and an assessment by the Department of State Growth.
🚧Tasman Highway, St Helens 🚧
The Commissioner for Transport has approved TWO safer speed limits for the Tasman Highway in St Helens:
1. The existing 60km/h speed limit north-west of the St Helens township will be extended by approximately 330 metres to cover the Warrens Way intersection and the St Helens Concrete access.
2. A 2.6 km section of the Tasman Highway between St Helens Point Road and Medeas Cove Esplanade will be reduced to a safer 50 km/h.
The speed limits were reviewed following a request by Break O’Day Council and an assessment by the Department of State Growth.
State Growth’s assessment noted there is a significant number of heavy vehicles turning near Warrens Way and St Helens Concrete.
An extension of the existing 60km/h speed limit will reduce the likelihood of crashes and provides road users with extra reaction time for vehicles turning on or off the Tasman Highway.
You can find out more about how speed limits are set in Tasmania on our website here: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/managing_the_roads/speed_limits_in_tasmania