Wem - The Thomas Adams School - 20mph speed limit

Proposal

Title of scheme

Wem - The Thomas Adams School - 20mph Speed Limit

Description

The introduction of a 20mph speed limit along C2066 Lowe Hill Road, U2324 Pyms Road and a number of their adjoining streets is proposed to improve road safety outside The Thomas Adams School.

Location

Bailey Close, Bowens Field, Butler Road, Cedar Grove, Davies Drive, Lowe Hill Gardens, Lowe Hill Road, and Pyms Road - Wem

Consultation begins

3 February 2025

Consultation ends

24 February 2025

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

Shropshire Council proposes to introduce the following speed limits into Wem:

20mph Speed Limit

C2066 Lowe Hill Road

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Commencing from its junction with B5063 Ellesmere Road / B5063 Lowe Hill Road to a point 84-metres north from its junction with U2324 Pyms Road.

U2307 Bowens Field

Whole length.

U2309 Bailey Close

Whole length.

U2311 Butler Road

Whole length.

U2312 Davies Drive

Whole length.

U2313 Lowe Hill Gardens

Whole length.

U2324 Pyms Road

Commencing from its junction with C2066 Lowe Hill Road to a point located 27-metres in a westerly direction from its junction with U2303 Wemsbrook Road.

U2936 Cedar Grove

Whole length.

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

3 February 2025

(Data Protection: 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

Documents relating to this consultation can be viewed at Wem Library, High Street, Wem. 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 to traffic.engineering@shropshire.gov.uk or a letter to Traffic Engineering Team, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6ND by 24 February 2025. You may also ring 0345 678 9077 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.

Outcome

Proposals implemented in full on 4 April 2025.

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