Government reveals plans to slash speed limits on dozens of Jersey's rural roads

St John's Village is just one of the areas where speed limits could be reduced. Credit: ITV Channel

Around 50 rural roads in Jersey's northern parishes could have their speed limits reduced as part of plans to make them safer.

A government consultation is open until Friday 28 July for islanders to have their say on the proposals, which include expanding the island's network of green lanes and reducing speed limits on some of Jersey's main 'A'-roads.

Proposed changes would see new lower, speed limits brought in on roads in Trinity, St John and St Mary - as well as connecting roads in St Lawrence and St Peter.

Jersey's Infrastructure Minister, Deputy Tom Binet, explained the rationale behind the changes: "We need to make sure speed limits are appropriate for each area, not too high and not too low. That’s why we’re asking islanders, and particularly those living in these areas, to give us their feedback on potential changes."

He added: "We’re aware lowering limits isn’t always popular with motorists, but changing limits really can make things safer for cyclists and pedestrians.

"It’s important we listen to the concerns of residents on some of the smaller parish roads, and this anonymous survey will help make sure we get this right."

Proposed speed limit changes

Trinity

Set to become 20mph:

  • La Rue D’Asplet

  • La Rue ès Picots

  • Le Grand Clos

  • La Rue des Croix (where the speed limit is currently 30mph)

  • La Route de la Trinité (where the speed limit is currently 30mph)

Set to become 30mph:

  • La Rue Guerdain

  • La Rue de la Petite Falaise

  • La Rue des Croix (where the speed limit is currently 40mph)

  • La Route d’Ebenezer (west of La Rue de la Petite Falaise for a distance of approximately 320m)

St John

Set to become 30mph:

  • La Rue de Sorel

  • Les Charrieres de Bonne Nuit

Set to become 20mph:

  • La Route du Nord (where the speed limit is currently 30mph)

  • La Route du Mont Mado (where the speed limit is currently 30mph)

  • La Route des Issues (where the speed limit is currently 30mph)

  • La Route de la Mare Ballam (where the speed limit is currently 30mph)

  • La Route de St Jean, east of La Route du Nord, and on the approach to the junction

  • La Rue de L’Etocquet, east of La Rue du Cimetiere

  • Les Clicquards

  • Le Pre des Chenes

  • Les Tuiles

  • Le Clos de L’École

  • La Route du Temple

  • La Rue de la Ville Guyon

  • Melbourne Park

  • La Rue des Servais

Set to become 15mph:

  • Mont Mado Lane

  • North View

St Lawrence

Set to become 20mph:

  • La Rue des St Germains

St Mary & St Peter

Set to become 30mph:

  • La Rue du Rondin

  • La Rue de la Frontière

  • La Grande Rue

Set to become 20mph:

  • La Verte Rue (where the speed limit is currently 40mph)

  • La Rue de la Rosière, on the approach to La Route de St Marie

  • Le Petit Clos

  • Le Clos de l’Arsenal

Set to become 15mph:

  • La Rue es Viberts, extending into St Peter

  • La Rue du Douet

  • A short length of Le Chemin des Hougues where the speed limit is currently 40mph

  • La Chève Rue

  • La Rue à Georges

  • La Rue ès Boeufs

  • La Rue Bechervaise

  • Le Mont Remon

  • La Rue du Couvent

  • Le Jardin du Couvent