A 30mph limit has already been implemented on the road from Wimborne to the Canford Bottom roundabout and now it is likely this restriction will be extended to Ferndown.

Dorset Council is proposing a speed limit reduction from 40mph to 30mph from the roundabout to the existing 30mph zone just before Batstone Way and from Trickett’s Cross Roundabout (Wimborne Road East) to the existing 30mph zone near Monkton Close.

It is also proposed to reduce the speed limit on Stapehill Road along the northern section of the road running from the junction with Wimborne Road West to just south of Pompeys Lane.

Cllr Cathy Lugg, ward councillor for Ferndown North, said: “Reducing the speed limit along Wimborne Road and Stapehill Road has been a long-held ambition for both Councillor Mike Parkes and myself, and something the local community has been repeatedly asking for.

“The introduction of the new Transforming Cities Fund programme for walking and cycling paths in the area and the expected increase in people walking and cycling means we are now able to propose this speed limit reduction not only along Wimborne Road but the northern end of Stapehill Road too. Lowering the speeds will make it safer for people walking and cycling and is part of Dorset Council’s commitment to providing safe active travel for our local community.”

The introduction of the proposed speed limit reduction is subject to the outcome of a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) – a legal consultation process. The TRO is currently under review by Dorset Council and is due to be advertised late summer 2022 when the public will be able to submit comments.