Monmouthshire: Speed limit changes proposed across county
The proposed changes cover a range of locations and include both reductions and increases to existing speed limits.
The full list of proposed changes includes:
- A 30mph speed limit on Redbrook Road, A466, Monmouth.
- 40mph and 30mph speed limits on the A472, The Rhadyr, Usk.
- A 30mph speed limit on the B4233, The Hendre.
- A 20mph speed limit near the B4233/B4347 Junction, Rockfield.
- A 40mph speed limit on the B4233, Monmouth to Rockfield.
- 40mph and 50mph speed limits on the B4293, Mitchell Troy.
- A 40mph speed limit on Mitchell Troy Road, Raglan.
- A 40mph speed limit on Staunton Road, A4136.
- A 40mph speed limit on the B4235, Chepstow to Mynydd Bach.
- 30mph buffer speed limits on the B4596, Llancayo.
- A 20mph speed limit on Common Road, Mitchell Troy.
- A 40mph speed limit on Conway Drive, Chepstow.
- Revocation of the existing 20mph speed limit on the A466, Llandogo.
- A 20mph speed limit on the lane from B4293 to Park House, Itton Common.
- A 20mph speed limit on Crick Road, Portskewett.
- 30mph and 40mph speed limits on the B4235, Gwernesney.
- A 20mph speed limit on the A466, Tintern.
The council has made the full details of the proposed order, including the draft order, plans, and a statement of reasons, available for public inspection.
Documents can be viewed by appointment at County Hall, Usk, or online at monmouthshire.gov.uk/public-consultation-traffic.
Members of the public wishing to comment on the proposals have until 5pm on July 9.
Representations should be made in writing, stating the grounds for the representation, and sent to: Traffic Section, Monmouthshire County Council, County Hall, Usk, NP15 1GA.
Alternatively, comments can be submitted online by scanning the QR code provided in the public notice and selecting "How to comment on a proposed TRO", where the public consultation response form can be accessed.
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