20mph speed limit proposed outside north Shropshire primary school
The new speed limit would be in place during peak school hours
A new 20mph variable speed limit is being proposed to improve the safety of primary school children in rural north Shropshire.
Shropshire Council is proposing the introduction of a variable 20mph speed limit along the B5065 near Lower Heath C of E Primary School.
The local authority said the change is proposed to improve the safety of school children, residents and other road users.
The stretch of road is currently a 30mph zone, but if the plans are approved, a 20mph limit would be in place during peak school times.
The 30mph limit at the southwestern extent of the scheme would also be extended to provide a buffer zone into the variable speed limit.
Shropshire Council is also proposing to formalise the existing school keep clear markings by implementing a no stopping on entrance markings restriction outside the school entrance.
The local authority said the change would help facilitate safe pedestrian movements around this access during school peak periods.
A public consultation into the plans is open until October 5. Full details of these proposals can be viewed online or at Wem Library.
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