Signs going up for new 20mph zones in Lerwick
PEOPLE will have noticed that signs have begun being put up for the new 20mph zones in Lerwick.
Shetland Islands Council said the work, which also includes road markings, will continue for a number of weeks.
New signs will initially be covered until the necessary Traffic Regulation Orders are put in place for the reduced speed limit zones.
A reduced speed limit for vehicles of 20 miles per hour is being introduced on residential and local access roads in Lerwick, with the aim of improving road safety.
Similar plans are in the works for Scalloway.
The council said the Scottish Government has committed to work with local authorities to reduce the speed limits in towns, cities and villages to 20mph where appropriate.
The proposals for streets in Lerwick were published in late 2024 and no objections were received.
A similar consultation for streets in Scalloway also received no objections and 20mph zones will also be implemented there soon.
Proposals to introduce 20mph limits on other residential streets and roads across Shetland will be progressed throughout 2025.
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