There is positive feedback from road users towards the re-introduction of the 100 km per hour speed limit along the old N11 which comes into effect in mid-July. The speed limit had been adjusted when the M11 opened last summer causing consternation to some road users.
“The change to the Speed Limits is something that I have been calling for since July 2019 when against all common sense the Speed Limits were changed following the opening of the new motorway. I want to pay tribute to all those who wrote to the Council expressing their views as part of the public consultation process,” said Enniscorthy District member, Cllr Cathal Byrne.
“However, it is now imperative that Wexford County Council provide adequate signage along the road from Scarawalsh Roundabout to the Blackstoops Roundabout so that drivers know that the speed limit on that stretch of the road is remaining at 80km/h and I am calling on Wexford County Council to do so,” he added.
The County Wexford Road Traffic Special Speed Limit (Amendment) Bye Laws 2020 were adopted by Councillors at the monthly meeting of Wexford County Council.
The new rules would see the speed limit return to 100km/h as follows from Wednesday, July 15th.
R772 (Old N11); Clogh Roundabout to Camolin village.
R772 (Old N11); Camolin village to Ferns.
R772 (Old N11); Ferns to Scarawalsh Roundabout.
R772 (Old N11); Enniscorthy to Scurlocksbush Roundabout (Oylegate).
The road from Scarawalsh Roundabout to Blackstoops Roundabout will remain at 80km/h to allow for economic development of that part of Enniscorthy given the links to the M11 motorway.
“This was a major issue for the people of the Enniscorthy District over the past twelve months and I am glad that from the 15th July we will see the restoration of common sense applied and the speed limits restored.” concluded Cllr Cathal Byrne.
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