Proposed Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) – Various Roads, Lavenham

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL (PARISH OF LAVENHAM) (VARIOUS ROADS) (20 MPH AND 40 MPH SPEED LIMIT AND REVOCATION) ORDER 202-

Suffolk County Council is proposing a new Traffic Regulation Order which will introduce:

• a new 20 mph speed limit through Lavenham village centre
• a new 40 mph speed limit on part of the B1071 Sudbury Road

The proposal to introduce new 20 mph and 40 mph speed limits is intended to improve the amenities of the area and provide important benefits in terms of community and quality of life. Reduced traffic speeds will encourage healthier and more sustainable transport modes such as walking and cycling. Lavenham has national historical importance and sensitive conservation requirements and attracts large numbers of visitors. National Cycle Network Route 13 passes through the village and follows various routes within the proposed 20 mph speed limit and beyond.

All of the proposed speed limits are intended to avoid danger to persons or other traffic using the road. The 20 mph speed limit will encompass those roads where there is high pedestrian activity and generally where roads and footways may be narrow (or without footways entirely), or where there is a record of collisions. The proposed 40 mph speed limit on Sudbury Road will improve road safety conditions for those residents living in the outlying properties and will further benefit those who wish to walk or cycle into the village centre.

Should you wish to provide a formal representation, either objecting or in support of these proposals, please refer to the attached Notice below.