Decision details

A14 Huntingdon To Cambridge - Proposed 60mph speed limit

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To consider a proposal by the Highways Agency comments on which were required by 8^th June 2005.

Decision:

The Cabinet supported a proposal by the Highways Agency to introduce a 60mph speed limit on the A14 between Huntingdon and Cambridge for a trial period. However, the Cabinet indicated their preference in the long term for variable speed limits together with SPECs cameras on this section of the A14 which should be strategically placed in the vicinity of the junctions.

Reasons for the decision:

To help ease continued problems on the A14 and minimise accidents and congestion prior to the proposed upgrade.

Alternative options considered:

None.

Resource Implications:

Within the budget of the Highways Agency.

Urgent item?: Yes

Publication date: 20/05/2005

Date of decision: 19/05/2005

Decided at meeting: 19/05/2005 - Cabinet

Effective from: 28/05/2005

Accompanying Documents:

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