Neighbourhood speed limit reductions coming into effect

Speed limits are being reduced to 40 kilometres per hour on many streets and roads in residential neighbourhoods throughout Whitehorse. The speed limit on Hamilton Boulevard between the roundabout at McIntyre Drive and the south end of Falcon Drive will also be reduced to 50 kilometres per hour.

The new reduced speed limits come into effect when new signage is in place.

Signs will be installed beginning this week with installation continuing throughout August and September.

Installation will be done by neighbourhood in the following order:

• Copper Ridge, Granger, Hillcrest, Logan, and Ingram
• Riverdale
• Porter Creek, Takhini, Range Point, and Crestview
• Whitehorse North
• Whitehorse South

Drivers are asked to watch for new signage and follow the speed limits in place.

This work is part of the Neighbourhood Speed Limit Reduction project approved by City Council in June. It builds on the 2022 Downtown Speed Reduction project that reduced speed limits downtown to 40 kilometres per hour.

The Neighbourhood Speed Limit Reduction project will improve road safety for all users, and aligns with the City’s Transportation Master Plan and the safe mobility targets identified in the Official Community Plan.

Visit engagewhitehorse.ca/traffic-calming to learn more about the City’s traffic calming and speed limit reduction initiatives.

Contact:
Matthew Cameron
Manager, Strategic Communications
City of Whitehorse
[email protected]
(867) 689-0515