Temporary Speed Limit TRO Question

[blueg33]

Near where I live there is a stretch of dual carriageway with a 70mph NSL.

For the last 6 or 7 months there have been temporary speed limit signs of 50mph and a road works sign. The 50mph extends for about 2 miles.

At no point have any road works been evident apart from some cones on the hard shoulder over a length of about 50 metres. The cones are right on the edge adjacent to the verge.

I think that the road works are over or aborted but the limit has been left in place by mistake.

Does anyone know whether a TRO is needed for such speed limits and where I can find details of any TRO. The road is the A46 in Warwickshire near Alcester, the direction is southbound.

[blueg33]

covboy said:

Do they work there offpeak/nightime? In which case the limit has to stay on all the time for the duration of the works

No. I go past at all sorts of times including 4.00 am, midnight, and during the day. Never a soul in sight and the cones didn't appear to move.

[blueg33]

OpulentBob said:

Posting just so this appears in my feed. Ive got a couple of websites I use but they're on my works computer and I'm currently horizontal next to the Mrs....

I'll have a look in the morning and get back to you.

Thanks.

[blueg33]

Bob, that's great thanks.

So my interpretation is that the speed limit isn't in force at times outside 17.30 and 0600? I'e its a night time and evening limit only.

I think you are right, they have done some work to the bridge and are giving enough time for the concrete etc to go off fully

[blueg33]

There is no signage on the road to indicate when the 50mph is in force, its just 50mph signs.

No temporary barrier there for a while now, just a few cones

[blueg33]

99dndd said:

Surely the safest thing to do with a potentially weak bridge would be to drive under it as quickly as possible.

Tricky one in this instance. The road is on top of the bridge which crosses the river Arrow. You would need a small boat to drive under

But I see where you are coming from, drive over as quickly as possible. I will advise the Police Officer that I was doing 150mph in order to protect the bridge and other users . Also my car is lighter than average so I should get dispensation