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A review is being carried out by North Somerset Council into the current limits on the stretch of road.

The Department of Transport has ordered all local authorities to review the current limits on all A and B roads to see if they're still suitable.

The review aims to make sure there are appropriate speed limits on the roads throughout the region. Recommendations could be made to lower speed limits in some areas but to raise them elsewhere.

The first route the council is looking at is the A370 to Weston-super-Mare.
 
A consultation period has begun looking in to whether limits on the stretch need to be changed and drivers are being asked for their input.

Councillor Elfan Ap Rees is North Somerset Council's executive member for highways, he said: "The aim is to maintain safety on our roads but to make sure speed limits are consistent and appropriate. We don't set speed limits in isolation, they are considered as part of the bigger picture in relation to the whole area and the road they are on and the view is that drivers are far more likely to respect sensible limits that are understandable and rational."

Councillor Ap Rees added: "We are keen to encourage motorists using the roads, as well as others, to respond to the consultation and, although the council is only asking for feedback on the proposed limits on the A370 at the moment, if people want to comment on proposals on other roads, then register for this consultation and you will get an email when the council is asking for feedback on other roads. You will also need to register to give your feedback online, so you receive email updates."

The consultation period runs until September 10. For more information about how to get involved click here.

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