The standardised speed limit across the borough will be slowly implemented as works continue
The limit on main roads will not be changed. Work is continuing to bring more areas in into the scheme. Some £1.2m was set aside.
Following a council meeting in October 2021, town hall bosses committed to a maximum speed of 20mph in certain areas.Phase two of the scheme is already underway, with areas in Heywood, Smallbridge, Caldershaw and Norden seeing new traffic calming measures.The completion date for some elements is spring 2026. Further work is yet to be confirmed.
Coun Shah Wazir, cabinet member for highways at Rochdale Borough Council, said: “We’re proud to be leading the way in implementing reduced speeds on roads across Rochdale borough. "This will be a major step towards better road safety for everyone, particularly our most vulnerable road users, like children, older residents and those who are less mobile. It will also make it easier for people to make healthier travel choices where possible, like walking and cycling.
“We’ve committed £1.2m to this important project and it’s being rolled out now, with a number of roads already having the new speed limit implemented and the next phase of the rollout set to start imminently.”
Rochdale Rochdale Council Politics
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Greater Manchester hospitals issue warnings - as impact of 'quad-demic' revealedFace masks are being brought back in one Greater Manchester hospital as it is hit with a wave of viruses and infections
Read more »
The Top 100 restaurants in the UK revealed - and four are in Greater ManchesterThe 2025 guide also includes a new Manchester restaurant in the top 10
Read more »
Met Office latest on how cold it will be in Greater Manchester todaySub-zero temperatures are lingering
Read more »
Met Office latest as Greater Manchester temperatures climb after sub-zero weekThis week will look very different to the last
Read more »
Manchester Airport Closes Runways Due to Sudden Heavy SnowfallUnexpected snowfall forces Manchester Airport to close runways, causing widespread disruption in Greater Manchester.
Read more »
Mason Mount shows his true colours for Man United with two-word injury updateMason Mount suffered his latest Manchester United setback against Manchester City last month
Read more »