What consideration has been given to increasing the speed limit on long stretches of Penistone Road from 30mph?
The 30mph limit was put in as a safety measure to cater for large vehicles reversing on/off Penistone Road. However, this practice has now largely ceased. This was taken into consideration as part of a recent review of speed limits across Sheffield and South Yorkshire. The outcome of that review was reported to Cabinet Highways Committee on 8th July 2010, where an increase in the speed limit to 40mph between Herries Road South and Shalesmoor was approved. However, this is subject to statutory processes (consultation on a Speed Limit Order) and funding. That is a separate piece of work and would require a lot of changes to signage both along the road and the joining roads, but we are working up outline costs. 4. Will anything be done to improve the landscape along Penistone Road? There is currently a lot of disused land. The Penistone Road Smart Route will complement ongoing regeneration projects. City Council officers have been developing proposals to enhance the appearance of the road
