New speed limit proposed for busy crossroads near Shrewsbury

A crossroads on a busy B-road between Shrewsbury and Telford is set for a lower speed limit under new plans from the council.

Shropshire Council is proposing to reduce the speed limit on the two roads that make up Norton Crossroads on the B5061 near Atcham.

A new 50mph limit would apply to a 609m stretch of the B5061, known locally as the Old A5, and 112m of the intersecting B4394.

The B4394 runs from Wroxeter towards Allscott and Admaston, past Atcham Business Park. Both roads are currently subject to the national speed limit.

Lower speed limits are also being proposed elsewhere on the B5061 between Atcham and Emstrey Island.

Under those plans, a new 40mph limit would apply to a 425m stretch of the B5061 from the roundabout. Beyond that point, the limit would increase to 50mph.

The 50mph section would extend to the turn-off for Cross Houses and the start of the existing 40mph limit through Atcham village.

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.