Norton crossroads – 50mph speed limit

This speed limit order proposes a 50mph speed limit along the B5061 at Norton Crossroads to reduce vehicle speeds on the approaches to the crossroads.

Location

B4394 and B5061 Norton Crossroads

Consultation begins

1 October 2026

Consultation ends

22 October 2026

Proposal

THE SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL

(BOROUGH OF SHREWSBURY & ATCHAM) (NO. 2)

(SPEED LIMITS) ORDER 2006 (AMENDMENT) ORDER

Shropshire Council proposes to introduce a 50mph speed limit onto the following roads in Norton:

B5061 Norton Crossroads

From a point 307 metres west of the centre of its junction with the B4394 Norton to Walcot road, to a point 302 metres east of the centre of that junction.

B4394 Norton Crossroads to Walcot road

From its junction with the B5061 at Norton Crossroads to a point 71 metres north of that junction.

B4394 Norton Crossroads to Wroxeter road

From its junction with the B5061 at Norton Crossroads, to a point 41 metres south of that junction.

Get involved

Full details of these proposals may be viewed at Shrewsbury Library, Castle Gates, Shrewsbury. Alternatively, you may request copies by:

We'll provide other versions of the consultation documents on request (eg large print). If you'd like the information in an alternative format, please use the email above to request a copy, or call Shropshire Council’s Customer Services on 0345 678 9000 and explain any support you need to allow you to respond.

If you wish to raise an objection, express support, or make any other comments about these proposals, please send us an email or letter by 22 October 2026 (contact details as above). You may also ring the above phone number 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.

Data protection

Please note that representations received may be reproduced, stored, copied and published online in connection with the processing of the (proposed) order and/or any inquiry.

Information won't 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 online will exclude individuals' email addresses and phone numbers.

1 October 2026

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