Ashby Residents Welcome 20 mph Speed Limits

0:00From Lester, this is your March 17th update. ASP residents in Lestershire are welcoming plans for new 20 miles per hour speed limits on several busy roads. Officials aim to replace current 30 miles per hour zones on the town's main thoroughfare, Market Street, along with Hill Street, Killward By Street, Wood Street and Station Road. The scheme comes from Ashby Town Council, funded by Lestershire County Council, with rollout expected between 2026 and 20. 27. They'll also add a left turn only sign at the Ashby Castle Car Park exit to improve traffic flow. Local shoppers and residents have mixed feelings about the changes. A 79-year-old regular visitor praised it, saying drivers often speed like bats out of hell through the busy area and slower speeds could. Ease, congestion. A 68-year-old agreed it's a good idea for safety, noting injuries near crossings from folks not slowing down. She called it a busy road, where anything safer is welcome.

1:00Meanwhile, a 72-year-old driver opposed dropping to 20 miles per hour, worried it would annoy people by slowing traffic too much. Especially with parking hunts, a public consultation launches soon and county council officials were approached for more common. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you, a pillow with built-in sound, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.