Revealed: The roads in Theale that now have a 20mph speed limit
Speed limits in Theale are to be reduced to 20mph in a bid to improve road safety.
West Berkshire Council is implementing a pilot scheme in the village, which affects residential roads that are currently 30mph.
The council is also reducing limits on some roads which are either the national speed limit or 40mph, instead taking them to 30mph.
The new limits start on Friday, October 11, and if successful, could be extended to other areas.
West Berkshire Council’s Stuart Gourley, who is the portfolio holder for Environment and Highways, said the project aligns with a commitment to introduce 20mph speed limits in residential areas where residents want them.
“This pilot scheme is an important milestone in our ongoing efforts to improve our highways, road safety and enhance the quality of life for our residents,” he said.
“By reducing speed limits in Theale, we are addressing local concerns, making our roads safer, and supporting the Council’s long-term commitment to creating safer, more sustainable communities across West Berkshire.
“This has been an ongoing project with lots of input from across the council, thank you to everyone who helped make this pilot come to fruition.”
This view was echoed by ward member for Theale, Alan Macro.
He said he had received many complaints from villagers over several years, leading him to create petitions calling for 20mph limits in residential areas such as Crown Lane and Meadow Way.
“I am very pleased that these petitions have now resulted in the introduction of 20mph limits covering the main residential area of Theale and a 30mph limit in The Green,” he said.
“These limits will make it much safer for pedestrians walking along the many narrow pavements in the village and should encourage more people to walk or cycle to the shops and schools.”
The roads with a new 20mph speed limit
Alderfield Close
Andrews Close
Blatchs Close
Blossom Avenue
Blossom Lane
Cavalier Close
Chestnut Close
Church Street
Church Street Service Road
Cloister Mews
Crown Lane
Deadmans Lanes between its junction with Church Street and 70m north of its junction with Spring Gardens
Ellerton Close
Englefield Road, 45m west of its junction with North Street and Church Street
High Street
James Butcher Drive
Kathleen Sanders Court
Lambfields
Meadow Way
Morton Place
Mulberry Way
Muswell Close
North Walk
Play Platt
Rotherfield Close
Roundhead Road
Spring Gardens
Station Road between its junction with the High Street and 32m south of its junction with Meadow Way
Swallowfield Gardens
The Crescent
The Orchard
Trinity Court
Unnamed road from A340 to The Green, between its junction with The Green and a point approximately 38m north
Volunteer Road
Whitehart Close
Woodfield Way
Worsley Place
New 30mph speed limit
Englefield Road 15m east of its junction with Pangbourne Road (A340) and 45m west of its junction with North Street
North Street between its junction with Englefield Road and 21m north
Unnamed road from A340 to The Green, 15m east of its junction with Pangbourne Road (A340) and 38m north of its junction with The Green.
