Decision details

Proposed 30mph speed limit - Abbey Lane, St Margaret's Way and Blackbird Road

Decision Maker: Deputy City Mayor - Transport, Clean Air and Climate Emergency

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To approve the reduction of the existing speed limit from 40mph to 30mph on Abbey Lane, Blackbird Road and St Margaret’s Way.

Decision:

To approve:-

a)   a reduction in the existing speed limit from 40mph to 30mph on the following roads:-

  • Abbey Lane from its junction with Blackbird Road and Abbey Park Road to a point approximately 80m north of Thurcaston Road.
  • Blackbird Road from its junction with Bradgate Street to its junction with Abbey Lane and St Margaret’s Way
  • St Margaret’s Way from its junction with Blackbird Road and Abbey Park Road to a point in line with the southern side of Friday Street.

b)    advertisement of the Speed Limit Order required to implement the scheme

Reasons for the decision:

To seek approval to implement a 30mph speed limit on parts of Abbey Lane, St Margaret’s Way and Blackbird Road as described above and in the Executive Decision Report to improve road safety.

Alternative options:

No other applicable options.

Publication date: 19/01/2023

Date of decision: 19/01/2023

Effective from: 27/01/2023

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