New 30mph speed limit changes come into force on six roads near Northampton
A new 30mph speed limit has been introduced across six roads in a village near Northampton.
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has made a traffic regulation order imposing the limit on parts of Boughton Road and across the Forester Road estate in Moulton.
The new restriction came into operation on Monday, August 10.
Under the order, the 30mph speed limit applies to a 220-metre stretch of Boughton Road, beginning at a point 90 metres south-west of its junction with Forester Road and extending in a north-easterly direction.
It also applies for the full length of Forester Road, Greensleeves Close, Bluebells Way, Furzefield Way and Nightingale Drive.
WNC confirmed the order had been made under sections 82, 83 and 84 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
The affected roads are:
Boughton Road – a 220-metre stretch from 90 metres south-west of the Forester Road junction, extending north-east
Forester Road – full length
Greensleeves Close – full length
Bluebells Way – full length
Furzefield Way – full length
Nightingale Drive – full length
The order officially came into force on August 10.
Anyone wishing to question the validity of the order, or any provision contained within it, can apply to the High Court within six weeks of the date the order was made.
Copies of the order can also be inspected by appointment at Kier Highways' Brixworth Depot on Harborough Road.
This public notice was published in the Northampton Chronicle & Echo and the Public Notice Portal.