Speed cameras erected in new 20mph zone

SIGNS have gone up in Plymouth’s new 20mph zone - but speed cameras won't be switched on just yet.

- By WILLIAM TELFORD

The signage has been placed on lampposts and painted on carriage-ways throughout the part of Stoke where speeds are set to be reduced from 30mph and enforced by average speed cameras.

Plymouth City Council says the scheme, which was supposed to be in force in April, is running late and the authority is now targeting late May or early June. The nine cameras were installed in March.

Construction of a crossing and footway on Eldad Hill began in January and was expected to take about 10 to 12 weeks. But drainage work associated with this has slowed the project. The crossing over Mill Bridge will be a combined zebra crossing for pedestrians and cyclists. It will not be controlled by traffic signals

A Plymouth City Council spokesperson said: "Work to construct the crossing on Mill Bridge is running a little behind due to unforeseen repairs that were needed to the drainage system but we expect to implement the new speed limit in this first zone in late May or early June.

"Enforcement cameras have been installed and we are in the process of putting up 20mph signage and painting road markings, ready for the change. We will announce the date for the speed limit change as soon as it is confirmed."