A multi-vehicle crash beneath the Mt Keira Road overpass that killed a Berkeley couple has prompted a review of speed limits along the M1 Princes Motorway.
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On June 28 John Cerezo and Catherine O'Malley died when their car caught fire in a crash also involving five other vehicles.
Police charged a 65-year-old from the southwest Sydney suburb of Lansdowne over the accident, alleging his Ford Territory caused the accident when he cut off a truck while changing lanes.
As a result of this fatality as well as other accidents along the M1 Princes Motorway, and Old Mt Ousley Road, Transport for NSW is in the late stages of reviewing the speed limits along an extensive swathe of the motorway.
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"Transport for NSW is currently finalising a proactive review of the M1 from Cataract to Yallah," a Transport for NSW spokeswoman said.
"This review will include recommendations, including on speed limit changes, and is expected to be completed by Easter."
Also under consideration were limits along Old Mt Ousley Road, the road taken by several trucks that have ploughed through the Fairy Meadow McDonald's car park.
"A preliminary assessment of the speed limits on Old Mount Ousley Road has indicated the current limits of 60km/h for cars and the 40km/h truck limit are appropriate," the Transport for NSW spokeswoman said.
In parliament late last year, Wollongong MP Paul Scully lodged questions about Mt Ousley safety measures the wake of these accidents with Transport and Roads Minister Andrew Constance.
"The M1 on Mt Ousley has a number of key safety systems in place to reduce the risks of crashes on this key part of the network," Mr Constance responded.
"These systems include, two heavy vehicle arrester beds, 40km/h truck and bus speed limit, speed cameras, slow vehicle lanes and over-height vehicle warning signs and alert systems."
Mr Constance's response also said Transport for NSW was "investigating potential short-term road safety improvements" ahead of seeking funding.