Speed Limit Reductions Going Ahead

The speed limit on a number of rural roads in the Harborough District will be cut from 60 to 50mph in a bid to improve safety.

The reductions will be introduced over the next six months including on the A5199 around Kilby, Arnesby, Shearsby and Knaptoft, including on the approaches to the Shearsby Crossroads, and Tilton Lane in the Billesdon and Tilton On The Hill areas.

Leicestershire County Council say the move follows a study that’s found 60% of collisions where someone is injured happen on rural roads where drivers exceed the 60mph limit.

Itl is still consulting on also introducing the move on Gallow Field Road between Foxton and Gartree.