Second 20mph speed zone outlined for Wirral's built-up areas

Google An existing 20mph zone on Turney Road in Wallasey.Google
An existing 20mph zone on Turney Road in Wallasey

A 20mph speed limit has been identified for a further 947 roads in Wirral in a bid to cut deaths and injury.

Wirral Council first introduced the reduced speed limit to 1,700 roads in built-up areas in January.

The scheme - supported unanimously by the authority's environment committee - hopes to reduce deaths or road injuries down to zero by 2040.

Cash for the second roll-out across 15 areas comes from £2.16m of Liverpool City Region funding.

It was approved by councillors in March to improve crossings, cycle lanes, walking routes, and introduce more 20mph zones.

A public consultation has opened for people to offer their feedback, the Local Democracy Reporting Service. writes.

The 20mph policy is expected to be introduced across the area in a total of four phases.

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