Squirrels Heath Ward – 20mph speed limits

Have your say on proposed 20mph speed limits in Squirrels Heath

Following requests from local residents and Ward Councillors, Havering Council is considering whether to introduce 20mph speed limits on residential side roads in Squirrels Heath that currently have a 30mph limit.

We would like to hear what you think before any decisions are made.

While some requests have been made about individual roads, we are also looking at the wider residential areas shown on the plan. This will help us understand the level of local support for 20mph limits and whether it would make sense to take a more coordinated approach across the area.

Reducing speed limits to 20mph can help create safer and more comfortable residential streets, particularly for pedestrians, cyclists, children, older people and people with mobility impairments.

How could a 20mph limit be introduced?

If proposals are taken forward, we would aim to introduce 20mph limits mainly through signs and road markings wherever these are considered sufficient.

In some locations, additional measures may be needed to encourage drivers to keep to the lower speed limit, particularly where there are higher vehicle speeds, HGV traffic or significant levels of through traffic.

These measures could include:

• road humps or speed cushions
• raised junctions or pedestrian crossings
• changes to road layouts or priorities
• width or weight restrictions
• measures designed to discourage through traffic.

Initial traffic surveys suggest that additional measures may need to be considered on Northumberland Avenue (Area 6 on the plan) and Crossways (Area 1 on the plan) to help support a 20mph limit and discourage through traffic.

Here is the proposed plan showing all the areas being considered for a 20mph speed limit and you can also find it in the 'Related' section below:

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