Road speed limit cut 'will help keep area safer'

Road closures are planned as part of a scheme that will see a reduced speed limit on a main road in Staffordshire.

Work on the A527 Congleton Road in Biddulph, starting on Monday, will include an extension of the current 30mph zone from the junction with Grange Road to the boundary of Forge Cottage to replace the original 40mph.

Highway bosses said it would help improve road safety for pedestrians and drivers.

"Keeping our roads safe remains our priority, and these safety improvements follow concerns about speeding traffic from the local community," said Patrick Allen, the council's cabinet support member for highways.

"Reducing the speed limit from 40mph to 30mph by the double bends on the road, the new road markings and improved visibility should help to keep the area safer.

"As ever, I'd like to thank people in advance for their patience and co-operation during the works."

Works are scheduled to take around three to four days to complete, depending on weather conditions.

Crews will also address vegetation clearance and install additional road markings to highlight the new speed limit.

The road will be closed each day from 08:00 GMT to 16:00.

A signed diversion route will be in place via the A500, A34 Newcastle Road and A34 Congleton Road during the closure.

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