The speed limit at a dangerous intersection near a primary school on Nicholson Street in Brunswick East could be cut by up to 20 km/h under a proposal being considered by VicRoads.

The transport body is reviewing the 60km/h speed limit in the area, amid concern from residents who fear a major accident is waiting to happen.

James Neagle (left), of the Lomond Hotel, resident Brian Bailey and cafe owners Mike Dupes and Andrew Dupes all think the speed limit in the area should be cut. Credit:Arsineh Houspian

And the review has led a prominent Melbourne University transport academic to call for lower speed limits of 30km/h across all of Melbourne.

The mostly residential area under review in Brunswick East is bordered by a few cafes, a pub, shops and a primary school. It is also home to the popular CERES Environment Park.