25-05-2025
- Automotive
- South Wales Argus
Cwmbran: 40mph speed limit could be reduced to 20mph
Torfaen County Borough Council is proposing to change the speed limit on a section of the B4236 Caerleon Road.
The revised speed limit would apply from a point 557 metres north west of its junction with Lamb Lane for a distance of 394 metres in a north westerly direction.
This change is part of an amendment to the council's 2019 Traffic Regulation and Speed Limit Order.
The council has consulted with the Chief Officer of Police about the proposed change.
Residents are invited to view the proposed order, including maps showing the new restrictions, online at
People can also submit any objections in writing, detailing the reasons for their objection.
These should be sent to Torfaen County Borough Council, Resources Department, Legal Section, Civic Centre, Pontypool NP4 6YB.
Alternatively, objections can also be emailed to
The deadline for objections is June 11, 2025.
The council has stated that the proposed order will have the effect of amending the Torfaen County Borough Council (Various Roads) (Traffic Regulation and Speed Limit) Consolidation Order 2019.
The new speed limit is to be implemented as part of the revised map schedules specified in the order.
The proposed changes have been made under the Local Authorities Traffic Order (Procedure) (England & Wales) Regulations 1996 and the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, along with other powers.
