Roads in two Flintshire villages getting new 20mph limit

Changes to speed limits in Nannerch and Rhosesmor have been approved by Flintshire County Council as part of ongoing efforts to improve safety for residents, pedestrians and cyclists.

The new traffic regulation orders were made on August 25 and will come into force during September, introducing a combination of restricted roads, new 20mph limits and revised 40mph speed restrictions across both villages.

In Nannerch, the changes come into operation on September 10 and affect sections of Pen y Felin Road, Wheeler Hill, Village Road and School Lane, as well as parts of the A541 and B5121.

Under the scheme, parts of Pen y Felin Road will become 20mph, while additional stretches of Pen y Felin Road, Wheeler Hill, Village Road and School Lane will also be subject to 20mph restrictions.

The council is also introducing and updating 40mph limits on sections of the A541, B5121 and Wheeler Hill as buffer zones before entering 20mph sections.

Meanwhile in Rhosesmor, a separate order came into force on September 1, introducing new 20mph restrictions on parts of the B5123, Wern Road, Village Road, Gwern y Gaer Road, the road serving The Beeches and several connecting roads throughout the village.

A revised 40mph speed limit will apply to part of the B5123 between Rhosesmor and Berth Ddu.

In a statement explaining the Nannerch changes, Katie Wilby, chief officer for Streetscene and Transportation at Flintshire County Council, said the measures were intended to improve safety on roads where pedestrians and vehicles often share the same space.

The council noted that some routes lack continuous footways and are regularly used by vulnerable road users, including children, older people and people with disabilities.

The authority said lower speeds reduce both the likelihood and severity of collisions while making roads more comfortable for pedestrians. The changes also form part of wider reviews following the Welsh Government's introduction of the default 20mph speed limit in 2023.

For Rhosesmor, the council said the revised order was re-advertised after an earlier version contained errors in the description of road lengths and classifications.

Officials stressed that the reasons for the scheme remained unchanged, citing road safety, prevailing traffic conditions and the need to reduce collision risks while improving conditions for all road users.

Residents can view the orders, plans and supporting documents at Flintshire Connects, Mold Library or through the council's website.