Woodcote Wood – 50mph speed limit

Locations

A41 and B5314 Plough Bank – Woodcote Wood

Description

The introduction of the 50mph speed limit on the A41 is being proposed to improve road safety on this road for all users. There is a future proposal to tie the speed limit in with a similar proposal over the boundary into the Telford and Wrekin council area.

Consultation begins

18 June 2026

Consultation ends

9 July 2026

 

Proposal

THE SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL (DISTRICT OF BRIDGNORTH) (SPEED LIMITS) (PART 2) ORDER 2007 (AMENDMENT) ORDER

Shropshire Council proposes to place a 50mph speed limit on the following lengths of roads in Woodcote Wood:
    
A41 from a point 200 metres south of the junction with Kings Street northwards to the County Boundary with Telford and Wrekin.

The B5314 Plough Bank from its junction with the A41 south easterly for a distance of 24 metres.

Get involved

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

We will provide other versions of the consultation documents on request (eg large print). If you would like the information in an alternative format, please use the email above to request a copy, or telephone 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 25 June 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.

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