Shifnal town centre - 20mph speed limit

Proposal

Title of scheme

Shifnal Town Centre - 20mph Speed Limit

Description

Extending the 20mph speed limit zone will help to provide a more pedestrian-friendly environment as part of the town centre enhancements.

Locations

Aston Street and Park Street, Shifnal

Consultation begins

26 October 2023

Consultation ends

16 November 2023

THE SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL
(DISTRICT OF BRIDGNORTH) (SPEED LIMITS)
ORDER 2007 (AMENDMENT) ORDER

Shropshire Council proposes to change the speed limits on the following lengths of roads in Shifnal:

30mph speed limit (by virtue of street lighting)

  • Aston Street (north side)                                    
    From a point 116m east from its junction with Bradford Street to its junction with Greenfields
  • Aston Street (south side)
    From a point 123m east from its junction with Bradford Street to its junction with Greenfields
  • Park Street
    From a point 102m south of its junction with The Grove to its junction with Park Lane

20mph speed limit zone

  • Aston Street (north side)                                    
    From its junction with Bradford Street to a point 116 metres east of that junction
  • Aston Street (south side)
    From its junction with Bradford Street to a point 123 metres east of that junction
  • Park Street
    From its junction with Market Place to a point 102 metres south of The Grove. 

The existing speed limits at the above locations will be revoked.

26 October 2023

 

How to get involved

Full details of these proposals may be viewed at Shifnal Library, Broadway, Shifnal. Alternatively, you may request copies by:

If you wish to raise an objection, express support, or make any other comments about these proposals, please send us an e-mail or letter by 16 November 2023 (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 e-mail, and should state the grounds on which the objection is made. Objections cannot be accepted over the phone.

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