Safety schemes in the East region
We're proposing targeted speed management changes at six different locations in the East region, on the A47, A5 and A120. This is part of our ongoing commitment to reduce deaths and serious injuries on our roads
Next steps
We're seeking feedback on our proposals. We’re keen to hear from the local communities and listen to people’s views.
We'll then submit a Permanent Traffic Regulation Order (PTRO) application. This is the legal mechanism for implementing permanent changes to the highway network.
Formal consultation
From the date we submit our PTRO application, there'll be a statutory consultation period. This will last a minimum of 21 days.
During consultation, you'll be able to give your written opinions on our proposals.
As part of consultation, we'll make information publicly available:
- at local venues
- on our website
We expect to start consultation in late Autumn 2024. Exact dates and information on how to take part in the consultation will be available on this site.
Once the consultation period ends, we'll review all the responses people have shared with us and share our findings.
If we need to significantly change our proposals as a result of this feedback, further statutory consultation will take place.
Locations
To reduce the number of collisions at the following locations, we're proposing:
- targeted speed limit reductions
- speed camera enforcement equipment
Our proposals are based on collision and risk assessment data.
A total of 118 reported injury collisions were recorded on this route over a 5-year period, with 234 casualties.
We're proposing speed limit reductions at the following locations:
Section 1 - between A15 Paston Parkway to Oversley Lodge roundabout (a distance of approximately 7.09km).
Proposed reduction of the existing National Speed Limit (60mph) to 50mph and speed camera enforcement equipment.
Section 2 – between Thorney New Cut roundabout to Thorney Toll (a distance of approximately 2.42km)
Proposed reduction of the existing National Speed Limit (60mph) to 50mph and speed camera enforcement equipment.
Section 3 – Thorney Toll village (a distance of approximately 568m)
Proposed reduction of the existing National Speed Limit (60mph) to 40mph.
Section 4 – between Thorney Toll to Guyhirn (a distance of approximately 4.5km)
Proposed reduction of the existing National Speed Limit (60mph) to 50mph and speed camera enforcement equipment.
Section 5 – between Guyhirn to Wisbech (a distance of approximately 14km)
Proposed reduction of the existing National Speed Limit (60mph) to 50mph and speed camera enforcement equipment.
Section 6 – between Shoreboat Roundabout to Pullover roundabout (a distance of approximately 3.3km)
Proposed reduction of the existing National Speed Limit (60mph) to 50mph and speed camera enforcement equipment.
A total of 27 reported injury collisions were recorded on this route over a 5-year period with 41 casualties. We are proposing a speed limit reduction at the following location:
Between Little Fransham to the Dereham Bypass (a distance of approximately 8.3km)
Proposed reduction of the existing National Speed Limit (60mph) to 50mph and speed camera enforcement equipment.
A47 Little Fransham to Dereham map.
Between Necton and Little Fransham (a distance of approximately 2km)
In addition to the above section, as part of a rationalisation of speed limits in this area of the A47, we also propose a speed limit reduction on the length of the A47 between Necton and Little Fransham (a distance of approximately 2km)
A total of 7 reported injury collisions were recorded on this section over a 5-year period with 16 casualties.
A total of 54 reported injury collisions were recorded on this route over a 5-year period with 138 casualties. We are proposing a speed limit reduction at the following location:
Between Acle and Great Yarmouth (a distance of approximately 11km)
Proposed reduction of the existing National Speed Limit (60mph) to 50mph and speed camera enforcement equipment.
A total of 44 reported injury collisions were recorded on this route over a 5-year period with 95 casualties. We are proposing speed limit reductions at the following locations:
Section 1 –Little Brickhill and Hockliffe (a distance of approximately 6km)
Proposed reduction of the existing National Speed Limit (60mph) to 50mph, and speed camera enforcement equipment.
Section 2 –Hockliffe and Thorn Roundabout (a distance of approximately 1.75km)
Proposed reduction of the existing National Speed Limit (60mph) to 50mph, and speed camera enforcement equipment.
A total of 68 injury collisions were recorded on this route over a 5-year period between 2015 to 2019 with 118 casualties. We are proposing speed limit reductions at the following locations:
Section 1 – between Bradwell and the existing 50mph speed limit on the Coggeshall bypass (a distance of approximately 3.9 km)
Proposed reduction of the existing National Speed Limit (60mph) sections to 50mph, and speed camera enforcement equipment. The existing 40mph speed limit through Bradwell is proposed to be extended approximately 635m to the east.
Section 2 – from the existing 50mph speed limit on the Coggeshall bypass to Marks Tey (a distance of approximately 1.72km)
Proposed reduction of the existing National Speed Limit (60mph) sections to 50mph. Speed camera enforcement equipment is also proposed.
A total of 32 reported injury collisions were recorded on this route over a 5-year period with 63 casualties. We are proposing a speed limit reduction at the following location:
Between Horsley Cross roundabout and Parkeston (a distance of approximately 13km)
Proposed reduction of the existing National Speed Limit (60mph) to 50mph, and speed camera enforcement equipment.
Project information
We’re always exploring ways to make our roads safer through a better understanding of driver behaviour. We do this using collision data, risk assessments and insights.
We're proposing several speed management changes to reduce collisions and the potential for future incidents on our network.
Safety is and will always be our number one priority.
Our ambition remains that no-one should be harmed while travelling or working on our roads.
Achieving this shared vision will benefit:
- the country as a whole
- families and individuals whose lives continue to be affected by collisions on our roads.
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