Approval is sought to set permanent speed limits on the newly constructed A683 Bay Gateway generally east of A589 Morecambe Road and west of A589 Caton Road of 30 miles per hour, 40 miles per hour, 50 miles per hour and De-Restricted (National Speed Limit). Approval is also sought to amend the speed limits and associated revocations on the affected side roads comprising; Caton Road, Folly Lane, Green Lane, Hadrian Road, Halton Road, Lancaster Road and Powder House Lane.
The proposals have been advertised on site and in the local press and fifteen comments and objections have been received. A summary of the consultation submissions and responses is set out at Appendix 'A'.
Speed limit plan illustrations are set out at Appendix 'B'.
The notice of proposal, notice of modification and modified draft Order are set out at Appendix 'C'.
This is deemed to be a Key Decision and the provisions of Standing Order No. 25 have been complied with.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Significant effect in 2 or more electoral divisions;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Divisions affected: Heysham; Lancaster Central; Lancaster East; Lancaster Rural East; Lancaster Rural North; Lancaster South East; Morecambe Central; Morecambe North; Morecambe South; Skerton;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/10/2017
Anticipated restriction: Part I -
Decision due: 9 Nov 2017 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport
Contact: Phil Whalley Email: phil.whalley@lancashire.gov.uk Tel: 01772 534480.