A40 speed reduction to 40MPH in Greenford/Northolt
Request ID: FOI-1550-1819
Date published: 03 October 2018
You asked
Hi, can you please provide reason for Speed Reduction to 40MPH on A40 Dual carriageway between privale underpass to Target roundabout
We answered
TfL Ref: 1550-1819
Thank you for your emails received by us on 9 and 19 September 2018 asking for information about the decision to reduce the speed limit on the A40 on Western Avenue, Northolt.
Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy. I can confirm that we hold the information you require. You asked for the following:
I am talking about A40, Western Avenue in Northolt 51.5440117, -0.3807848 to A40 Western Avenue 51.5331053, -0.3210041.
Can you please explain why Road Speed has been reduced to 40 miles per hour from 50 miles per hour.
Transport for London’s (TfL) first priority is always the safety of Londoners. On Sunday, 9 September following a safety assessment, we were able to increase the speed limit to 40mph along the A40 between Greenford and Target Roundabouts. This change will be in place for the foreseeable future, there are currently no plans to make any further changes along this road.
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Yours sincerely
Jasmine Howard
FOI Case Officer
Information Governance
Transport For London
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