Safety schemes in the South West region
We're proposing a targeted speed limit reduction on the A40. This is part of our ongoing commitment to reduce the number of people harmed on the region's roads.
A40 Huntley to Boxbush - speed limit reduction
The A40 between Huntley and Boxbush currently has a number of different speed limits. We know this gives local residents and road users safety concerns.
A safety review using collision data revealed a high number of collisions involving speed on the 60mph section of road.
In 2006 we implemented a temporary 40mph speed limit at this location. After reducing the limit, collisions reduced by 78% (between 2014 and 2018).
Based on this data and local insight, we're now proposing a permanent 40mph speed limit along this route.
Next steps - statutory processes start from 30 December 2024
From 30 December 2024, we’re starting the statutory processes necessary to introduce the proposed speed limit reductions to the A40 between Huntley and Boxbush.
A statutory objection period lasting 21 days allows you to give us your comments on our proposals.
Documents
A40 Huntley to Boxbush Statement of Reasons
A40 Huntley to Boxbush Proposed Notice
A40 permanent speed reduction proposals plan
Works in January and early February 2025
We've put a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) in place so the temporary reduced speed limit can remain in place and work can begin.
We'll be working to align the speed limit on the A40 between Huntley and Boxbush from Monday 13 January to Monday 3 February 2025.
Closures and diversions
Weeknights Monday 13 January until Monday 3 February.
Overnight (8pm to 6am) two-way temporary traffic lights on the A40 between Huntley and Boxbush.
The road will be open as usual during the day and at weekends.
8pm Monday 13 to 6am Tuesday 14 January
One-night overnight closure of Barrel Lane and Hinder Lane.
We'll maintain access to properties directly within the works area. Please ask the site team to escort you safely to your home.
Our works may cause some noise. We'll do all we can to keep noise to a minimum and apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused.
This work is subject to favourable weather conditions. For example, heavy rain may affect our progress.
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
Traffic information
Information about scheduled roadworks and events on our motorways and major roads.X
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