Auckland Transport's confirmation of upcoming speed limit changes has been welcomed by Auckland Minister Simeon Brown, who says the move will improve travel times for Aucklanders while maintaining safety.

The revised limits are part of a government-backed initiative to reverse Labour’s blanket speed limit reductions on key local streets and arterial roads.

Mr Brown highlighted that the new changes would allow for faster travel during off-peak hours without compromising safety.

“An overwhelming 57.8% of Auckland voters elected our Government, and we are delivering on this commitment,” he stated, noting that Labour’s previous speed limit reductions on roads like Weymouth Road would be reversed from 30km/h to 50km/h.

The changes aim to strike a balance between ensuring slower speed limits near schools during pick-up and drop-off times and maintaining a smoother flow of traffic during other hours.

Hibiscus Coast commuters can anticipate changes to speed limits on certain roads, which are intended to improve travel times.

Specifically, urban connectors are among the roads where speed limits will be increased from 50km/h or 60km/h to 60km/h, 70km/h, or 80km/h.

It's important to note that the exact roads affected and the specific changes to speed limits will be detailed in Auckland Transport's forthcoming communications.

Auckland Transport has launched an interactive map which identifies the local roads where Labour’s blanket speed limit reductions will be reversed: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/9174fbf158714d76b582b8bc6fe95dcc

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