Speed reduction plans for the A47 from King’s Lynn to Peterborough

Drivers using one of the region’s busiest and most important roads will soon face changes to the speed limit.

National Highways has announced plans to implement speed limit reduction measures along the A47 between Peterborough and Lynn, including the section from Guyhirn to Wisbech.

The Highways Authority this week began the regulatory process needed to introduce proposed reductions to speed limits on the road.

Plans are underway to reduce the speed limit along the A47 from King’s Lynn to Peterborough. Photo: Google Maps

In a letter shared by Wisbech Cllr, Sam Hoy National Highways explained: “Safety is and always will be our number one priority and that is why our ambition remains that no one is harmed while traveling or working on our roads.

“The proposals aim to improve road safety for all road users by introducing reduced speed limits, which we hope will reduce the frequency and severity of collisions.

“We propose to implement reductions in speed limits as well as measures to control average speed cameras.”

The A47 at Terrington St John. Photo: Google Maps

The A47 between Peterborough and Lynn will be lowered to 50mph along its entire length, except for the short section through Thorney Toll where the limit will be lowered to 40mph.

The reduced speed limit will apply in both directions.

The legal opposition period which began yesterday (21) lasts 21 days to allow citizens to express themselves.

As part of the process, information is available to the public at Lynn Library, Wisbech Borough Council offices on North Brink, Thorney Library and Eye Library.

Additionally, full details are available on the National Highways website. You can respond by email to [email protected] or by post to Road Safety East, National Highways, Woodlands, Manton Lane, MK41 7LW – use subject line A47 Peterborough to King’s Lynn – traffic restriction order speed.