Speed limits along the A47 between Thorney and Wisbech are to be permanently reduced.
National Highways is planning to install 20 new average speed safety cameras on the route as part of a £6million project which is set to be completed by this winter.
Speed limits will be permanently reduced at the following locations:
- A47 Welland Road roundabout to Oversley Lodge roundabout will change from 60mph to 50mph
- Thorney New Cut roundabout to Thorney Toll will change from 60mph to 50mph
- Thorney Toll village will change from 60mph to 40mph
- Thorney Toll to Guyhirn will change from 60mph to 50mph
- Guyhirn to Wisbech will change from 60mph to 50mph
- Shoreboat Roundabout to Pullover roundabout will change from 60mph to 50mph
The first phase of work between Wisbech and King’s Lynn is scheduled for completion in May.
This will be followed by Guyhirn to Wisbech between May and July and Peterborough to Guyhirn between July and November.
“Our work has identified sections of the A47 where we believe safety improvements can be made.
“These changes to the speed limit aim to reduce the frequency and severity of collisions which helps keep traffic flowing and creates safer roads for everyone.”
To minimise disruption to road users the works will be carried out on weekday nights, usually between 8pm - 6am, weather permitting.
Overnight closures will be in place, and drivers should allow additional time to complete their journeys.
Diversion route for the first phase of works (A47 Wisbech to King's Lynn)
- During overnight closures between Wisbech and King’s Lynn traffic travelling eastbound on the A47 will be diverted onto A1101 at Wisbech Roundabout.
- Follow the A1101 and A1122 to the A10 to rejoin the A47 at Hardwick Roundabout.
- Traffic travelling westbound will follow the same diversion as above, but in reverse.
To carry out the work safely all laybys between Elm High Road, Wisbech and Pullover Roundabout in King’s Lynn will be closed for the duration the works.
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