Investigating
Incorrect speed limit newly painted on road
Reported via desktop in the Road Markings - Worn/Faded category anonymously at 14:19, Friday 10 July 2026
Sent to North Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 9766289.
Turning into Wood Street from Oxford Street, Wellingborough today (10/7), it was comical to see that all the street signage (a little worse for wear) still specifies 20mph, but to then be greeted by a fresh, new, great big white circled ‘30’ on the road! To my knowledge, for the past 30yrs, there has been a 20 (twenty) mph speed limit in place on Wood Street / Abbots Way / Monks Way ! This is due partly to the four schools in the vicinity, hair-pin bend and pedestrian footfall into the town (a major cycle and pedestrian path crossing). Speed humps also in this location. I haven’t been in the direction of the Monks Way / Croyland road junction today, but guess this could be the same. My own view is that Abbots Way should be disconnected from Monks Way (no through road) as the speeding traffic is horrendous and getting worse. Thank you
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State changed to: Investigating
Posted by North Northamptonshire Council at 14:19, Friday 10 July 2026
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Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Not Started - Thank you for your enquiry. We will schedule a repair to be completed within 90 days (13 weeks). Please be assured that you will receive an update once repairs are concluded.
Posted by North Northamptonshire Council at 14:38, Saturday 1 August 2026
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