New Speed Limits
Authorities across multiple communities implement lower speed limits to improve road safety.
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The new Kitsap County limits cover a 45-mph section from 2,110 feet east of Bond Road to 695 feet west of Port Gamble Road NE, followed by a 35-mph section extending to 575 feet east of Port Gamble Road NE; signs will be installed along the roadway.
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Maidstone residents can support or object to the proposed 20-mph limits, with the consultation deadline set for midday on Monday, October 5.
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Maidstone council leader Stuart Jeffery said he had campaigned for the reductions before being elected and argued that evidence shows 20-mph limits have a “substantial impact” on road safety.
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Officials attributed Glasgow Road’s surface-water problem to runoff from the old red-ash football pitches in Faifley, which carries silt and debris into the drainage system and causes blockages; the roads team is working on a permanent drainage solution.
Local authorities across England are rolling out lower speed limits to prevent crashes and deaths on busy roads. Shropshire Council is consulting on a 20-mph zone near The Community College in Bishop's Castle, while Kitsap County has immediately established new 45-mph and 35-mph limits on NE Gunderson Road. Maidstone is asking residents to vote on reducing 14 roads from 30 to 20 mph, and Glasgow Road has introduced a 40-mph limit after multiple incidents linked to speeding and poor drainage.
The push reflects growing concern about traffic safety as road use changes. Council leaders argue that lower limits, combined with physical barriers like humps and better drainage, can dramatically cut injuries and deaths. Residents in multiple areas now have chances to support or oppose these changes before final decisions are made.
Shropshire College Zone Gets 20-mph Protection Plan
Shropshire Council is consulting on a 20-mph zone around The Community College in Bishop's Castle to protect students and staff. The plan includes road humps to slow traffic, parking restrictions to reduce congestion, and school-zone markings. The council will gather public input before deciding whether to implement the full package of safety measures.
Kitsap County Redraws Speed Zones for New Facilities
Kitsap County has immediately established differentiated speed limits on NE Gunderson Road following a safety analysis. A 45-mph section runs from 2,110 feet east of Bond Road to 695 feet west of Port Gamble Road NE. A 35-mph section then extends to 575 feet east of Port Gamble Road NE. Signs are being installed to mark the new zones, prompted by expected traffic from new public facilities opening in the area.
Maidstone Votes on Cutting Speed Limits in Two Neighborhoods
Maidstone is asking residents to weigh in on reducing speed limits from 30 to 20 mph across 14 roads in the Fant and Oakwood neighborhoods. The consultation deadline is midday Monday, October 5. Residents can formally support or object to the proposed reductions. Council leader Stuart Jeffery said he campaigned for these cuts before being elected, noting that evidence shows 20-mph limits have a "substantial impact" on road safety.
Glasgow Road's 40-mph Limit Follows Crashes and Drainage Crisis
Glasgow Road has introduced a 40-mph speed limit after speeding, surface water, and ice were linked to multiple crashes. Officials traced the surface-water problem to runoff from old red-ash football pitches in Faifley, which carries silt and debris into the drainage system and causes blockages. The roads team is working on a permanent drainage solution to prevent future flooding and improve grip on the pavement.
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