A256 Whitfield Bypass, Eastry in the District of Dover - Amendment 1: Speed Limit

The effect of this proposed Order would be to change the speed limit of 50mph to national speed limit on the following length of roads in Eastry, Dover:-

  • A256 Eastry Bypass – from the roundabout with Dover Road, Cater Road and A256 Whitfield Bypass for a distance of 150 metres in a northeasterly direction
  • A256 Whitfield Bypass – from its junction with Dover Road for a distance of 850 metres in a south westerly direction on the south bound carriage way only
  • Dover Road – from its junction with the A256 Whitfield Bypass for a distance of 85 metres in a northerly direction
  • Straight Mile – from its junction with the A256 Whitfield Bypass for a distance of 35 metres in an easterly direction

This order is proposed for the following reasons:

  • for avoiding danger to persons or other traffic using the road or any other road or for preventing the likelihood of any such danger arising
  • for preserving or improving the amenities of the area through which the road runs
  • for facilitating the passage on the road or any other road of any class of traffic (including pedestrians).

The scheme will be reviewed so that the Council can make the decision to make the Order permanent, amend or abandon it.

Full details, including the scheme plan, can be found in the Public Notice and Statement of Reason document.

Any person wishing to object to or support the Order can do so via our response form.

The effect of this proposed Order would be to change the speed limit of 50mph to national speed limit on the following length of roads in Eastry, Dover:-

  • A256 Eastry Bypass – from the roundabout with Dover Road, Cater Road and A256 Whitfield Bypass for a distance of 150 metres in a northeasterly direction
  • A256 Whitfield Bypass – from its junction with Dover Road for a distance of 850 metres in a south westerly direction on the south bound carriage way only
  • Dover Road – from its junction with the A256 Whitfield Bypass for a distance of 85 metres in a northerly direction
  • Straight Mile – from its junction with the A256 Whitfield Bypass for a distance of 35 metres in an easterly direction

This order is proposed for the following reasons:

  • for avoiding danger to persons or other traffic using the road or any other road or for preventing the likelihood of any such danger arising
  • for preserving or improving the amenities of the area through which the road runs
  • for facilitating the passage on the road or any other road of any class of traffic (including pedestrians).

The scheme will be reviewed so that the Council can make the decision to make the Order permanent, amend or abandon it.

Full details, including the scheme plan, can be found in the Public Notice and Statement of Reason document.

Any person wishing to object to or support the Order can do so via our response form.

  • Please complete this form to object to or support this TRO

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