Six area in and around the village have been suggested for speed limit changes Picture: Google

Speed limits could be reduced across Osmington: Have your say

Tait ap EllisNovember 29, 20240 Comment0

OSMINGTON residents are being asked for their views on several speed limit reduction proposals across the village.

Six areas in the village are set to see speed reductions as requested by residents, parish councillors and Dorset councillors – but before they can be finalised, the public is being asked to have their say.

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The first proposal is to move the 30mph terminal at the western end of Osmington approximately 45 metres to include the entrance for Eweleaze Farm. This has been suggested to slow speeds for the nearby busy campsite. A speed indicator device (SID) will also be installed reminding drivers of their speed.
Extend the current 30mph at the eastern end of Osmington by approximately 61 metres to provide a slower speed transition for vehicles entering the village.
Lower the speed limit from 60mph to 50mph between the villages of Osmington and Poxwell for approximately 802 metres.
Extend the current 40mph by 250 metres to incorporate the busy junction used for access to Ringstead Bay.

Mills Road

Reduce the speed limit on Mills Road, which runs to Osmington Mills, to 30mph. This road’s speed limit is currently 60mph which Dorset Council said is “inappropriate” for this road.

Road to Ringstead Bay

Reduce the speed limit on the road to Ringstead Bay to 30mph. This road’s speed limit is currently 60mph which Dorset Council said again is inappropriate for this road.

Councillor Jon Andrews, Dorset Council cabinet member for place services, said: “The local community has voiced strong support for these speed limit reductions, and our road safety team has carefully evaluated them in light of local collision data and Department for Transport guidelines.

“These proposals represent a significant step forward in enhancing road safety in Osmington and the surrounding area. I am pleased that we are now able to gather broader public feedback.”

Anyone wishing to comment on these proposals is asked to do so online using the council’s traffic regulation order webpages.

Comments on the proposals for or against, together with the reasons, can also be made in writing and sent to Traffic Regulation Team, Dorset Council, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1XJ by no later than December 20, 2024.