New speed restriction proposals for roads in Bishop's Castle

Various new speed limit restrictions are being proposed in Bishop’s Castle.

A consultation has begun for the proposal, which includes a 20mph limit near The Community College.

It is part of Shropshire Council's efforts to improve road safety around schools.

The full proposal

20mph speed limit zone

B4385 Brampton Road from a point 23 metres northwest of its junction with the A488 to a point 117 metres northwest of its junction with Bowling Green Close.

30mph speed limit (by virtue of street lighting)

The B4385 Montgomery to Clun Valley Road from a point 213 metres north of its junction with Castle Street to a point 117 metres northwest of its junction with Bowling Green Close.

The B4385 Brampton Road from its junction with the A488 from a point 23 metres northwest of that junction.

30mph speed limit

The A488 from a point 282 metres southwest of its junction with the B4385 Brampton Road to a point 25 metres northeast of its junction with Brick Meadow.

The B4385 Brampton Road from its junction with the A488 to a point 209 metres southeast of that junction.

40mph speed limit

The A488 from a point 25 metres northeast of its junction with Brick Meadow to a point 272 metres south of its junction with the unclassified road leading to Totterton/the B4384 Schoolhouse Lane.

50mph speed limit

The A488 from a point 272 metres south of its junction with the unclassified road leading to Totterton/the B4384 Schoolhouse Lane to a point 49 metres north of that junction.

If the plans are approved, any existing speed limits will be revoked.

There are also plans to have road humps and parking restrictions in Brampton Road. This includes having "School Keep Clear" markings outside The Community College.

The consultation runs until October 6. Full details can be viewed at getinvolved.shropshire.gov.uk/consultations.