A488 Hope Valley - reduction in speed limit

Proposal

Title of scheme

A488 Hope Valley - reduction in speed limit

Description

The proposed reduction of the speed limit on this stretch of the A488 through the Hope Valley is to enhance road safety, and reduce the likelihood of personal injury accidents.

Locations

A488 Hope Valley

Consultation Begins

12 January 2017

Consultation Ends

2 February 2017

THE SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL (A488 HOPE VALLEY) (50MPH SPEED LIMIT) ORDER

We propose to reduce the speed limit from 60mph to 50mph on the following length of road:

That length of the A488 Shrewsbury to Knighton Road between points 398 metres southwest of its junction with Willow Park, Minsterley and 443 metres southwest of the unclassified road to Hopesgate.

Full details of these proposals are in the deposited documents which may be examined during usual office opening hours at The Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, at Pontesbury Library, Bogey Lane, Pontesbury, or via the link on this page.

If you wish to raise an objection, express support or make any other comments about these proposals, please send an e-mail to: traffic.engineering@shropshire.gov.uk by 2 February 2017. You may also ring 0345 678 9006 for more information.

Please note that, for legal reasons, objections must be made in writing or by email, and should state the grounds on which the objection is made. Objections cannot be accepted over the phone.

12 January 2017

Please note that representations received may be reproduced, stored, copied and published on-line in connection with the processing of the (proposed) Order and/or any Inquiry. Information will not be used for additional purposes without consent. Representations without a name and address will be treated as anonymous, which may affect their weight in the decision making process. Any details published on-line will exclude individuals email addresses and phone numbers.

How to get involved

Full details of these proposals are in the deposited documents which may be examined during usual office opening hours at The Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, at Pontesbury Library, Bogey Lane, Pontesbury, or via the link on this page.

If you wish to raise an objection, express support or make any other comments about these proposals, please send an e-mail to: traffic.engineering@shropshire.gov.uk by 2 February 2017. You may also ring 0345 678 9006 for more information.

Please note that, for legal reasons, objections must be made in writing or by email, and should state the grounds on which the objection is made. Objections cannot be accepted over the phone.

Outcome

Proposals abandoned after objections.

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