The Minns and Albanese Governments are working together to deliver targeted road safety upgrades that improve driver behaviour and protect local communities, with important safety improvements being carried out at Mogo.

The works will improve driver awareness of reduced speeds when entering the town and address pedestrian safety concerns outside Mogo Public School.

Stage one of work will include new speed limit signage, enhanced line-marking and coloured road markings on the Princes Highway at the northern and southern approaches to Mogo.

Known as town entry gateway treatments, this work will provide a clear signal to road users of the speed zone change to 50km/h upon entry into the town, giving them more time to slow down.

Town entry gateway treatments use a combination of coloured speed zone signage, coloured road markings and narrowed lane widths to help drivers better anticipate and respond to significant speed zone changes when entering towns and villages, with the aim of reducing instances of speeding.

To provide maximum safety benefits, work will also be carried out to extend the 50km/h speed zone at the northern end of Mogo by around 370 metres and at the southern end by about 15 metres.

Work to install the new speed zone signage will be carried out between 7am and 6pm on Wednesday 6 May and Thursday 7 May, weather permitting, in conjunction with road resurfacing work in the area.

The new line-marking and coloured road markings will be installed around four to six weeks later to ensure maximum durability following road resurfacing.

Stage two will be carried out later this year and provide pedestrian improvements to address safety concerns outside Mogo Public School due to the steep roadside slope and lack of adequate space to park in the shoulder.

Work will include installing a 1.5-metre-wide footpath, retaining wall and kerb and gutter in front of the school, widening and resealing the road shoulder to provide on-street parking and formalise kiss and drop arrangements, and closing the gap in the existing roadside safety barrier between the school and Tomakin Road.

This work is part of an $884,562 project funded by the Australian Government and Minns Labor Government through the Road Safety Program.

Federal Member for Gilmore Fiona Phillips said: “These upgrades are about making Mogo safer for everyone, especially local families and school students".

“The Albanese Government is working with the Minns Labor Government to invest in practical road safety improvements that slow drivers down and protect regional communities.”

Member for Bega Dr Michael Holland said: “We’ve listened to the community and are getting on with delivering the safety improvements Mogo needs".

“These changes will improve driver behaviour as people enter town and create a safer environment for pedestrians, particularly around Mogo Public School.

“Stage two will make a real difference for students and families, with safer access to the
school and proper space for drop-off and parking.”