A40 40 mph average speed limit between the Polish War Memorial Roundabout to Perivale
Request ID: FOI-4686-2324 Date published: 23 April 2024
You asked
Dear Transport for London,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to submit a Freedom of Information (FOI) request regarding the speed limit on the A40, specifically in the section between the Polish War Memorial Roundabout to Perivale.
As a follow-up to the FOI [FOI-1702-1819], it was understood that the adjustments on the A40 speed limit, particularly the reduction to 40 mph in the section from approximately the Polish War Memorial Roundabout to Perivale, was down to the defective vehicle restraint system/barrier.
Given the recent completion of the barrier replacement, I am interested in understanding when the speed limit on the A40 will be reinstated to its previous limit of 50 mph. I kindly request clarification on the timeline for this restoration.
Furthermore, I would like to highlight the characteristics of this section of the A40, which include the absence of direct property frontages, grade-separated junctions, and limited access for pedestrians and cyclists. Considering these features, the risk to pedestrians and motorists is low. Therefore, I am concerned that the current 40 mph speed limit may not align with the actual safety needs of the road.
In light of these considerations, I am requesting a review of the current speed limit and consider restoring the speed limit to 50 mph in the mentioned section of the A40.
I appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to receiving the requested information within the statutory timeframe as per the Freedom of Information Act.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Kind regards
We answered
TfL Ref: EIR-4686-2324
Thank you for your request of 18th March 2024 asking for information about the speed limit on the A40. Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) and our information access policy.
Specifically you asked:
“As a follow-up to the FOI [FOI-1702-1819], it was understood that the adjustments on the A40 speed limit, particularly the reduction to 40 mph in the section from approximately the Polish War Memorial Roundabout to Perivale, was down to the defective vehicle restraint system/barrier.
Given the recent completion of the barrier replacement, I am interested in understanding when the speed limit on the A40 will be reinstated to its previous limit of 50 mph. I kindly request clarification on the timeline for this restoration.
Furthermore, I would like to highlight the characteristics of this section of the A40, which include the absence of direct property frontages, grade-separated junctions, and limited access for pedestrians and cyclists. Considering these features, the risk to pedestrians and motorists is low. Therefore, I am concerned that the current 40 mph speed limit may not align with the actual safety needs of the road.
In light of these considerations, I am requesting a review of the current speed limit and consider restoring the speed limit to 50 mph in the mentioned section of the A40.”
I can confirm that we hold the information you require.
Please note, the Freedom of Information Act / Environmental Information Regulations cover the provision of recorded information only.
To answer your specific request for recorded information, there is no date for the reinstatement of a 50mph speed limit on this road, and there is no intention for such a change to be made. The speed limit for the A40 on the section in question was permanently reduced to 40mph in 2020 via the attached Traffic Order. There are no plans to review this at the current time.
If this is not the information you are looking for please do not hesitate to contact me.
Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal as well as information on copyright and what to do if you would like to re-use any of the information we have disclosed.
Yours sincerely,
David Wells FOI Case Officer FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
