Traffic Treatment - BB Lines and Removal of Speed Cushions - Henderson Road, Alexandria

19/02/2026 - Traffic Treatment - BB Lines and Removal of Speed Cushions - Henderson Road, Alexandria

2025/663594

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Forum review the removal of speed cushions and the installation of centre line markings (BB Lines) in Henderson Road, Alexandria, between Mitchell Road and Park Street.

Forum Members for this Item

City of Sydney

Transport for NSW

NSW Police – South Sydney PAC

Representative for the Member for Newtown

Advice

The Forum noted the update to the submissions as follows:

Submissions Received: 2 supporting, 4 objecting and 1 neutral.

The submissions objecting to the proposal noted that the removal of the speed cushions would increase vehicle speeds on Henderson Road and make it more dangerous for pedestrians to cross the road.

The Forum considered the submissions and raised no issues fo rthe Item to proceed.

Background

The City is considering a proposal to remove two sets of speed cushions and install centre line markings in Henderson Road, Alexandria.

In 2021, the City of Sydney installed eight sets of speed cushions along Henderson Road to help manage vehicle speeds and improve safety for all road users. Since their installation, we’ve received feedback from residents about the number of speed humps and whether they are still required.