West Hendred: A417 Reading Road - proposed 30mph speed limit

We're asking for your views on the proposal to replace a section of the current 40mph speed limit on the A417 Reading Road in West Hendred, with a 30mph speed limit, either side of its junction with The Greenway.

The proposals seek to improve road safety for road users (including pedestrians in the immediate vicinity) with additional measures to help reinforce the proposed limit will also being proposed, including: improved ‘Gateway’ features to clearly define the speed limit, dragons teeth type carriageway markings, and replacement of the existing ‘Vehicle Activated Sign’.

Have your say.

Please read the detailed information provided on this consultation and take the time to complete the survey as your views and opinions matter. Your response should be completed and returned by 5pm on Friday 28 July 2023.

Whilst we will endeavor to answer simple queries during the course of the consultation, any more complex questions/issues will be appraised and dealt with as part of consultation process.

What happens next?

The County Council will review the responses and if necessary (i.e. if objections are received) prepare a report to be presented to the Cabinet Member for Highway Management at a meeting scheduled for later in 2023. This will be public meeting at which members of the public may apply to speak. The agenda and reports for meetings will be made available on the Oxfordshire County Council web site about a week before the meeting (please note that occasionally it is necessary to defer reports to a later meeting, and it is therefore advisable to check the agenda ahead of attending a meeting). The Forward Plan of decisions meetings can be viewed here.