There's no 'strict deadline' on 20mph changes as councils move ahead at different speeds

THERE is no “strict deadline” for councils to make changes to 20mph roads in Wales - but funding is for a set period.

- By OWEN HUGHES

Welsh Government last year changed the guidance over “exception” roads - ones that can stay 30mph - due to the backlash over the default 20mph limit.

This is expected to see hundreds of roads change from 20mph to 30mph in the next few months, with Wrexham the first North Wales council to start making adjustments.

Flintshire is also quite well ahead with its move to return some roads back to 30mph while Anglesey has started a consultation on the 25 routes it plans to move back to the higher speed.

But some local authorities have not yet finalised lists.