Shrewsbury - New Street - 20mph Speed Limit

Proposal

Title of scheme

Shrewsbury - New Street - 20mph Speed Limit

Description

The introduction of a permanent 20mph speed restriction on New Street and the identified lengths of Porthill Road and Water Lane will improve the amenity of the area, making it safer for all road users, especially cyclists and pedestrians, by lowering vehicle speeds.

Locations

New Street, Porthill Road, and Water Lane - Shrewsbury

Consultation begins

16 March 2022

Consultation ends

6 April 2022


THE SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL (BOROUGH OF SHREWSBURY & ATCHAM) (NO. 1) (SPEED LIMITS) ORDER 2006 (AMENDMENT NO. ) ORDER

Shropshire Council proposes to place a 20mph speed limit on the following lengths of roads in Shrewsbury:

New Street - its whole length

Water Lane - From its junction with New Street to its extent at the eastern edge of Silks Meadows Recreation Ground.

Porthill Road - From its junction with Pengwern Road to New Street.

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 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

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 6 April 2022 (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.

Outcome

Proposals implemented in full on 16 April 2022

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