Speed Limit Changes - a consultation
Published: 20 June 2025
Monmouthshire
County Council
Monmouthshire County Council Traffic Regulation, Speed Limits And Parking Regulations Consolidation Order 2019
(AMENDMENT Order No 17) 2025
Proposed Provision And Amendments To Traffic Orders Within Various Communities In Monmouthshire
To introduce a 30mph speed limit on the B4233, The Hendre
To introduce a 20mph speed limit in the vicinity of the B4233/B4347 Junction, Rockfield
- To introduce a 40mph speed limit on the B4233, Monmouth to Rockfield
B4233, The Hendre
Proposed 30mph Speed Limit
Following engineering assessment, Monmouthshire County Council has determined that a reduction from 40mph to 30mph is necessary through The Hendre to reflect changes in national speed limit policy and local road characteristics. This route was historically subject to a 40mph speed limit when the national speed limit in Wales was 30mph in built-up areas. Following the implementation of 20mph as the default speed limit in restricted roads, the speed differential between this route and surrounding roads has become inappropriate.
The area exhibits residential character with associated pedestrian activity and property access requirements. Implementation of a 30mph speed limit will provide improved safety whilst maintaining reasonable traffic flow and journey times
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20mph Speed Limit B4233/B4347 Junction, Rockfield
Proposed 20mph Speed Limit
Monmouthshire County Council's engineering review has identified that the residential area around the B4233/B4347 junction in Rockfield meets the criteria for implementation of a 20mph speed limit in accordance with Welsh Government guidance on setting speed limits. The area exhibits high levels of pedestrian activity consistent with its residential character, including vulnerable road users such as children and elderly residents. The junction arrangement and surrounding development pattern create multiple conflict points where pedestrians interact with vehicular traffic.
The road geometry, visibility constraints, and density of access points support the implementation of a 20mph speed limit to provide enhanced safety for all road users whilst maintaining appropriate access to residential properties.
B4233, Monmouth to Rockfield
Proposed 40mph Speed Limit
Following engineering assessment by Monmouthshire County Council, implementation of a 40mph speed limit on the B4233 between Monmouth and Rockfield has been identified as necessary to provide appropriate speed management and connectivity.
This route serves to connect existing 20mph speed limit areas in Monmouth and Rockfield, and the current arrangement creates inappropriate speed differentials with sudden increases and decreases between speed limit zones. Such arrangements compromise road safety and create enforcement difficulties. Additionally, The existing road alignment features numerous bends and challenging geometry that does not safely support higher travelling speeds.
The 40mph speed limit will provide a more appropriate transitional speed environment leading into the 20mph areas at either end of the route. This graduated approach to speed management enhances safety whilst maintaining reasonable journey times and traffic flow.
Implementation will create consistency in the speed limit hierarchy and reduce the cognitive load on drivers navigating between different speed environments.
In accordance with our obligations under Schedule 2 of The Local Authorities’ Traffic Order (Procedure) Regulations 1996 the full documents are available for viewing at www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/public-consultation-traffic and there is a link to enable residents to respond.