New speed limits for Whitburn

Feb 11 2010 by Marjorie Kerr, West Lothian Courier

COUNCILLORS have approved a reduction in speed limits in developments around a West Lothian town.

West Lothian Council’s Executive Committee agreed on Tuesday (February 9), to begin the process to reduce the speed limit to 30mph from the current 40mph in Dixon Terrace and Polkemmet Road in Whitburn.

Further traffic calming and road safety measures are planned for this busy stretch of road, which has a number of new developments close by.

Lothian and Borders Police have been consulted and support the proposals.

Council leader Peter Johnston, said: “This area of Whitburn is undergoing substantial redevelopment at the moment, so it’s essential we take steps now to improve road safety in the area.

“Our new affordable council homes for rent in Dixon Terrace are close to completion, and two other sites are also being developed close by.

“The road also provides access to a number of other important sites in the area, such as the Heartlands development, Burnhouse Industrial Estate, Whitburn Community Recycling Centre and Polkemment Business Centre.

“This move is part of a number of measures to promote road safety in this growing area, with traffic calming and a toucan crossing also in the pipeline.”

The traffic order will now be advertised, with any unresolved objections reported back to the Council Executive for determination before the order is confirmed.