Monmouthshire council confirms no plans to raise 20mph limit despite resident feedback asking for 30mph on certain roads.
Now, they confirmed no plans to raise the 20mph limit. They will not restore the 30mph limit. The council asked for feedback and got 1,496 responses.
Residents suggested 143 roads should return to 30mph. The council chose four roads for reassessment after analysis. These included B4245 and other roads in Abergavenny and Gilwern.
However, the council decided against changes. All roads stay at 20mph. The council used updated Welsh Government guidance for the reassessment.
The guidance prioritizes safety for pedestrians and cyclists. It also considers road function and characteristics. Abergavenny and Severnside tested the 20mph limit.
The council restored the 30mph limit on the B4245 and Caldicot Road already. Councillor Catrin Maby thanked the public for their feedback. She said safety is the top priority. The 20mph limit will remain.
The council did not consider comments about general policy or trunk roads. These concerns are the Welsh Government’s responsibility. Monmouthshire council reviewed roads with local councillors before September 2023.
This followed guidance that allowed higher limits initially. Road safety groups support the 20mph policy. Statistics show fewer accidents since it began. The review started after government changes and public criticism.