FOLLOWING “numerous requests and concerns from stakeholders and community representatives” regarding current speed limits, Monmouthshire County Council officers have conducted a review of the existing speed limits within the county.

The proposals in the Traffic Order aim to “align the speed limits at each location with current guidance for setting appropriate statutory speed limits, while taking into consideration local environmental and residential factors”.

To introduce a 30mph speed limit on Redbrook Road, A466, Monmouth • To introduce a 40mph and 30mph Speed Limit on the A472, The Rhadyr, Usk • To introduce a 30mph speed limit on the B4233, The Hendre • To introduce a 20mph speed limit in the vicinity of the B4233/B4347 Junction, Rockfield • To introduce a 40mph speed limit on the B4233, Monmouth to Rockfield • To introduce a 40mph speed limit on the B4293, Mitchell Troy • To introduce a 50mph speed limit on the B4293, Mitchell Troy • To introduce a 40mph speed limit on Mitchell Troy Road, Raglan • To introduce a 40mph speed limit on Staunton Road, A4136 • To introduce a 40mph speed limit on the B4235, Chepstow to Mynydd Bach • To introduce 30mph buffer speed limits on the B4596, Llancayo • To introduce a 20mph speed Limit on Common Road, Mitchell Troy • To introduce a 40mph speed limit on Conway Drive, Chepstow • To revoke the 20mph existing speed limit on the A466, Llandogo • To introduce a 20mph speed limit on the Lane from B4293 to Park House, Itton Common • To introduce a 20mph speed limit on Crick Road, Portskewett • To introduce 30mph and 40mph speed limits on the B4235, Gwernesney • To introduce a 20mph speed limit on the A466, Tintern

The proposed reduction in speed limits is motivated by the desire to promote safer roads and the adoption of more sustainable modes of travel.