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 the number of people harmed on the region’s roads.
Statutory processes start from 21 November 2024
From 21 November 2024, we’re starting the statutory processes necessary to introduce the proposed speed limit reductions to key sections of the A47, A5 and A120 roads.
Safety is and always will be our number one priority, and that is why our ambition remains that no-one should be harmed while travelling or working on our roads.
The proposals aim to improve road safety for all road users by introducing reduced speed limits, which we anticipate will reduce the frequency and severity of collisions.
The statutory objection period lasts 21 days and allows you to provide comments relating to our proposals. We will review all responses and share our final proposal findings and likely delivery timescales.
Details of the start dates are listed below.
Dates and documents
A47 Acle to Runham, Norfolk
Statutory objection period runs from 22 November to 13 December 2024. Please see the notices below:
A47 Acle to Runham, Norfolk Proposed Notice
A47 Acle to Runham, Norfolk Statement of Reasons
A47 Acle to Runham, Norfolk plan 1 of 1
A47 Necton to Little Fransham and Little Fransham to Dereham, Norfolk
Statutory objection period runs from 21 November to 12 December 2024. Please see the notices below:
A47 Necton to Little Fransham and Little Fransham to Dereham, Norfolk Proposed Notice
A47 Necton to Little Fransham and Little Fransham to Dereham, Norfolk Statement of Reasons
A47 Necton to Little Fransham and Little Fransham to Dereham, Norfolk plan 1 of 1
A47 Thorney Toll to Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Statutory objection period runs from 28 November to 19 December 2024. Please see the notices below:
A47 Thorney Toll to Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Proposed Notice
A47 Thorney Toll to Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Statement of Reasons
A47 Thorney Toll to Wisbech, Cambridgeshire plan 1 of 4
A47 Thorney Toll to Wisbech, Cambridgeshire plan 2 of 4
A47 Thorney Toll to Wisbech, Cambridgeshire plan 3 of 4
A47 Thorney Toll to Wisbech, Cambridgeshire plan 4 of 4
A47 Welland Road Roundabout to Thorney Toll, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Statutory objection period runs from 21 November to 12 December 2024. Please see the notices below:
A47 Welland Road Roundabout to Thorney Toll, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Proposed Notice
A47 Welland Road Roundabout to Thorney Toll, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Statement of Reasons
A47 Welland Road Roundabout to Thorney Toll, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire plan 1 of 2
A47 Welland Road Roundabout to Thorney Toll, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire plan 2 of 2
A47 Wisbech to King's Lynn, Norfolk
Statutory objection period runs from 29 November to 20 December 2024. Please see the notices below:
A47 Wisbech to King's Lynn, Norfolk Proposed Notice
A47 Wisbech to King's Lynn, Norfolk Statement of Reasons
A47 Wisbech to King's Lynn, Norfolk plan 1 of 2
A47 Wisbech to King's Lynn, Norfolk plan 2 of 2
A5 Trunk Road Thorn Bedfordshire to Great Brickhill, Buckinghamshire
Statutory objection period runs from 21 November to 12 December 2024. Please see the notices below:
A5 Trunk Road Thorn Bedfordshire to Great Brickhill, Buckinghamshire Proposed Notice
A5 Trunk Road Thorn Bedfordshire to Great Brickhill, Buckinghamshire Statement of Reasons
A5 Trunk Road Thorn Bedfordshire to Great Brickhill, Buckinghamshire plan 1 of 4
A5 Trunk Road Thorn Bedfordshire to Great Brickhill, Buckinghamshire plan 2 of 4
A5 Trunk Road Thorn Bedfordshire to Great Brickhill, Buckinghamshire plan 3 of 4
A5 Trunk Road Thorn Bedfordshire to Great Brickhill, Buckinghamshire plan 4 of 4
A120 Bradwell to Marks Tey, Essex
Consultation runs from 28 November to 19 December 2024. Please see the notices below:
A120 Bradwell to Marks Tey, Essex Proposed Notice
A120 Bradwell to Marks Tey, Essex Statement of Reasons
A120 Bradwell to Marks Tey, Essex plan 1 of 2
A120 Bradwell to Marks Tey, Essex plan 2 of 2
A120 Horsley Cross, Manningtree to Parkeston, Harwich, Essex
Consultation runs from 29 November to 20 December 2024. Please see the notices below:
A120 Horsley Cross, Manningtree to Parkeston, Harwich, Essex Proposed Notice
A120 Horsley Cross, Manningtree to Parkeston, Harwich, Essex Statement of Reasons
A120 Horsley Cross, Manningtree to Parkeston, Harwich, Essex plan 1 of 2
A120 Horsley Cross, Manningtree to Parkeston, Harwich, Essex plan 2 of 2
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.
A47 Peterborough to Kings Lynn
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.
A47 Little Fransham to Dereham
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.
A47 Acle to Great Yarmouth
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.
A5 Little Brickhill to Thorn Roundabout
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.
A120 Braintree to Marks Tey
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.
A120 Horsley Cross to Parkeston
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
Overview
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.
Benefits
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.
Documents
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