Plans unveiled to lower speed limit on busy A41

Shropshire Council is proposing changes to the speed limit on a busy A-road near Newport.

A public consultation is underway to reduce the speed limit on the A41 near Woodcote, close to the junction with the B5314 Plough Bank.

If approved, 200 metres of the A41 would be reduced from the national speed limit to 50mph.

According to Shropshire Council, 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.

A spokesperson for the local authority said the proposal was being made to “improve road safety on this road for all users”.

Full details of the proposal can be viewed online or at Shifnal Library during normal opening hours.

Alternatively, copies may be requested by emailing [email protected], by writing to the Traffic Engineering Team, Guildhall, Frankwell, Shrewsbury, or by calling 0345 678 9077.

Those wishing to raise an objection, express support, or make any other comments about these proposals are asked to email or write to the addresses above, as objections cannot be accepted over the phone.

You can find out more about planning applications and planned roadworks where you live by visiting publicnoticeportal.uk/shropshire-star