Lower speed limits planned for busy B-road near Shrewsbury
The road currently operates at the national speed limit.
Lower speed limits are being proposed on a busy B-road near Shrewsbury.
Shropshire Council is proposing to lower the speed limit on the B4380 Emstrey Bank from Emstrey Island to Atcham.
Currently, the whole stretch of road - from the roundabout to the village boundary - operates at the national speed limit.
Under the new plans, a 40mph zone would be in place for 425m from the roundabout, where it would then become a 50mph zone.
That 50mph zone would extend to the turn to Cross Houses and the start of the 40mph zone through Atcham village.
The council said the proposal is “aiming to improve road safety in an area where there are significant numbers of vehicle turning movements”.
A three-week public consultation into the scheme will open on October 1.
Full plans are available to view online or at Shrewsbury Library during normal opening hours.
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