Proposed 20mph Zone - Woodstock Primary School Area

Overview

Leicester City Council is proposing to change the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph in the area around Woodstock Primary School.

In the five year period prior to 31st December 2012, there were 15 reported personal injury accidents in the area where a 20mph speed limit is proposed, of which 6 involved injuries to pedestrians. As a result, in order to help constrain vehicular speeds, it is proposed to install traffic calming on Halifax Drive (part) and Marwood Road. Speed cushions are also proposed on Packwood Road to deter traffic from using this as an alternative route.

The proposed change is part of a programme of new 20mph zones which was confirmed by the City Mayor on 12th June 2012.

Money has been set aside from the Integrated Transport Capital Programme to pay for the changes if they are approved. It is estimated that the cost of the scheme will be £37,000.

Why your views matter

The Transport Strategy Team is now consulting residents and other interested parties for their views on the proposed changes. This consultation will be the basis on which the City Mayor will make his decision on whether to implement the scheme or not.