A17 bypass Traffic Regulation Order

Request

The unclassified residential road leading to Saltney Gate, Whaplode (severed by the A17 bypass):

1) The specific Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) or Speed Limit Order that explicitly raised the speed limit of this road to 60mph following the construction of the A17 bypass.

2) Given the presence of street lighting on this residential spur, please provide the documented justification used by the highways authority to override the default 30mph "restricted road" status under Section 82 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Decision

Responses detailed here:

 

1) No TRO/SLO in place on Saltney Gate west of the A17.

2) No TRO/SLO therefore no documentation.

Reference number
16694213
Date request received
28 May 2026
Date of decision
17 June 2026