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Public asked to have say as host of new speed limits proposed across North Lincolnshire
A host of new speeding limits are proposed across North Lincolnshire.
As well as a 40mph speed limit on Brumby Common Lane, Scunthorpe, there are new 30mph restrictions suggested for roads in Barrow upon Humber, Elsham, Greetwell, Kirton-in-Lindsey, and Messingham. North Lincolnshire Council has invited the public to have their say on the changes.
The possible new speed restrictions come as the council continues resurfacing work across the local authority area. Winterton is next, after work has now been completed in Barton-upon-Humber, after Ashby, Scunthorpe, Bottesford and Burringham.
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A trio of council cabinet members met at Messingham to discuss the new speeding restrictions and other matters, including new measures to limit street drinking in parts of Scunthorpe. North Lincolnshire Council leader Cllr Rob Waltham said: “We went through a packed agenda looking at ways to improve rural transport to connect communities, families and jobs and some plans to be detailed later this week that will curb street drinking – we will be taking no prisoners and targeting the people making a nuisance of themselves.
“Also, where roads have been identified as a risk in communities, we will step in to protect the safety of pedestrians and motorists but we also need people to drive responsibly and lower their speed – doing this saves lives. We really want people now to have their say on the proposals.”
Six roads in total have proposed new speed limits. These are:
- A 30mph speed limit on a section of B1402 Ferry Road (East), Barrow upon Humber.
- A 30mph speed limit on Messingham Lane, Greetwell.
- An extension to the 30mph speed limit on Front Street and Vicarage Lane, Elsham.
- An extension to the 30mph speed limit on Gainsborough Road, Kirton-in-Lindsey.
- An extension to the 30mph speed limit on Holme Lane, Messingham.
- A 40mph speed limit on Brumby Common Lane, Scunthorpe.
“Many residents will already have seen improvements to the road infrastructure in their communities, and we’re investing more still,” said Cllr Neil Poole, cabinet member for environmental operations. “As part of this, we are constantly reviewing speed limits, which play a crucial role in our drive to protect communities and improve safety,” he added, encouraging people to have their say.
Earlier this year, new 20mph speed limits were introduced to Burringham and Barton. High Street, Stone Lane, South View Avenue and six other streets in Burringham all have the restriction.
A 40mph limit was introduced on the approach to South View Avenue. Ward Cllr Josh Walshe said ahead of their introduction that speeding in the village was a constant issue and hoped the reduced speed limits would have the desired effect.
As for Barton, much of the town centre was made a 20mph area. There were 25 streets made subject to the new speed limit from February, including Fleetgate, High Street and Chapel Lane.
Full details of how to have your say and drawings of the suggested new speed limit areas can be found on the council’s website, available here.
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