County's first part-time 20mph limit

2:59pm Tuesday 24th June 2008

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HEREFORDSHIRE’S first part-time 20mph speed limit will be officially opened tomorrow.

A stretch of the C1125 outside the new Sutton Primary School in Sutton St Nicholas will have a speed limit of 20mph during school opening and closing times, reverting to 30mph at all other times.

“This not only ensures pupils can get to and from school safely, but also means traffic flow will not be affected as much as if the 20mph limit was in place all day,” said Councillor Brian Wilcox, cabinet member for highways and transportation for Herefordshire Council.

“I also hope motorists will do their part by respecting the part-time speed limits.”

Flashing lights will signal to motorists when the 20mph limit is in effect.

The trial scheme was designed by Amey Consultancy on behalf of Herefordshire Council and has the backing of the Department of Transport.

A new pelican crossing near the school entrance, road signs including vehicle activated variable speed signs, footpath improvements and new road surfacing and markings have taken place as part of the scheme.