Cardiff reverts speed limits on four major roads to 30mph from 20mph

The maximum speed limit for four major roads in Cardiff will revert from 20mph to 30mph after a consultation saw 933 requests for the change following backlash to the Welsh government’s decision to lower the speed limit on urban roads in 2023. Sections of Newport Road, Western Avenue, Ocean Way, and Hadfield Road were included in the review, with input from the public, local councillors, MPs, Senedd Members, and bus companies. A total of 192 roads were reviewed, with Excalibur Drive receiving the most requests at 2,078 but did not qualify due to the presence of community facilities along the route.

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