ITB - Birchvale Drive Estate - 20mph Speed Limit Zone

Overview

Proposed 20mph Speed Limit Zone – Birchvale Drive Estate, Romiley

Stockport Council has adopted a policy of introducing 20mph speed limits within residential areas as part of its commitment to improving road safety and creating safer, healthier neighbourhoods. In support of the Council's wider Road Safety Strategy, which encourages walking, wheeling, and cycling, this area has been identified as one where a reduced speed limit could provide road safety benefits for residents and all road users.

Proposed Measures

• A 20mph Speed Limit Zone covering the following roads in both directions for their entire lengths:

To further support the implementation of the speed limit, the zone will feature the following to ensure visibility and compliance:

• Gateway entrance signs at six key junctions*
• Installation of traffic calming speed humps on Broad Hey, Carlton Avenue and Roundcroft (east), to support compliance with the new speed limit.
• Repeater signs throughout the zone
• 20mph road marking roundels

In accordance with policy, Speed Limit Zones should be self-enforcing. Speed humps contribute to achieving this objective, as signage alone may be insufficient, particularly on longer stretches of road where drivers may be more likely to travel at inappropriate speeds.

The implementation of speed humps on Broad Hey, Carlton Avenue and Roundcrfot (E), is necessary to effectively reduce vehicle speeds and to support compliance with the designated 20mph Zone, thereby enhancing road safety and ensuring the effectiveness of the traffic calming measures.

Please view the plans here together with each link attached

SPEED LIMIT ZONE Plan  (download the PDF.)

SCHEME PROPOSALS   (download the PDF.) 

ROAD MARKING LAYOUT 1  (download the PDF.)

ROAD MARKING LAYOUT 2 (download the PDF.)

ROAD MARKING LAYOUT 3  (download the PDF.)

ROAD MARKING LAYOUT 4  (download the PDF.)

ROAD MARKING LAYOUT 5  (download the PDF.)

GATEWAY SIGNS LAYOUT 1  (download the PDF.)

GATEWAY SIGNS LAYOUT 2  (download the PDF.)

GATEWAY SIGNS LAYOUT 3  (download the PDF.)

GATEWAY SIGNS LAYOUT 4  (download the PDF.)

GATEWAY SIGNS LAYOUT 5  (download the PDF.)

GATEWAY SIGNS LAYOUT 6  (download the PDF.)

GATEWAY SIGNS LAYOUT 7  (download the PDF.)

REPEATER SIGNS LAYOUT 1  (download the PDF.)

REPEATER SIGNS LAYOUT 2  (download the PDF.)

REPEATER SIGNS LAYOUT 3  (download the PDF.)

REPEATER SIGNS LAYOUT 4  (download the PDF.)

REPEATER SIGNS LAYOUT 5  (download the PDF.)

TRAFFIC CALMING - ROAD HUMPS LAYOUT 1   (download the PDF.)

TRAFFIC CALMING - ROAD HUMPS LAYOUT 2   (download the PDF.)

TRAFFIC CALMING - ROAD HUMPS LAYOUT 3   (download the PDF.)

TRAFFIC CALMING - ROAD HUMPS LAYOUT 4   (download the PDF.)

TRAFFIC CALMING - ROAD HUMPS LAYOUT 5   (download the PDF.)

TRAFFIC CALMING - ROAD HUMPS LAYOUT 6   (download the PDF.)

Please could you spend a few minutes to consider the proposals and let us have your feedback. Please include any comments you may wish to make on the proposal by completing the online survey by:  

 Midnight on Wednesday 14th October 2026.

All feedback received will be carefully considered before any decision is made. While individual responses cannot be provided, every comment will form part of the overall assessment.

Thank you for taking the time to share your views.