20mph speed limit approved for West Park area

Published Thursday, 24th March 2022

Councillors have approved the introduction of a 20mph speed limit and traffic calming measures on a Hartlepool estate.

The new speed limit will be implemented on all roads leading off West Park and Egerton Road at West Park.

In addition, two pinch points which narrow the road and slow down traffic, are to be constructed on Valley Drive, one north of the junction with Carisbrooke Road and the other north of Hardwick Court.

Two electronic speed signs are also to installed approximately mid-way along Valley Drive.

The measures were approved by members of Hartlepool Borough Council’s Neighbourhood Services Committee following consultation with local residents.

Councillor Cameron Stokell, Chair of the committee, said: “The aim of the measures is to improve road safety in the West Park area, and I would like to thank all residents who participated in the consultation process.”