Plans to reduce the speed limit on a road connecting Cramlington and Dudley to 40mph are being considered by Northumberland County Council . The A1171 road alongside Valley Park and the nearby Dudley Lane have a current limit of 60mph. However, most of the rest of the road network in the area is already restricted to 40mph.
The council feel that by removing the existing 60mph sections, the speed limits will be simplified and made clearer for drivers. Furthermore, the road has seen increasing use by cyclists and pedestrians, leading to the need for safety improvements. Read more: Access to Northumberland beauty spot to close for up to four months for filming of star-studded Danny Boyle movie Keep up to date with all the latest breaking news and top stories from the North East with our free newsletter Figures provided by Northumbria Police showed that there have been five collisions on the stretch of road in question over the last five years.
All were deemed to be "slight" crashes, with just one involving a pedestrian. Anyone wishing to have their say on the proposed changes can comment on the proposals by emailing HighwaysProgramme@ northumberland .gov.
uk. The council has warned that while it will not be able to respond to comments on an individual basis, they may be included in a Decision Report to the Director of Local Services once the consultation is completed, and that they may be available for public inspection. Government figures show that the risk of a driver dying in .