The end of hated 20mph speed limit in Wales: Roads revert to 30mph as transport ... trends now
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Roads in Wales will revert to 30mph following backlash at the Welsh government's controversial 20mph zone rollout.
Transport minister Ken Skates said the decision to change some routes back to the its 30mph speed limits will address concerns that 'a lot of people' have raised 'on a consistent basis'.
He said: 'We've put our hands up to say the guidance has to be corrected.'
It comes after more than half a million signatures were added to a Senedd petition opposing the divisive policy aimed at reducing carbon emissions.
'There is generally universal support for 20mph being targeted in areas where there are schools, built up areas like housing estates, and outside hospitals and so-forth,' Mr Skates told North Wales Live.
'But in many areas, routes that shouldn't have been included, were.'
Transport minister Ken Skates said the decision to change some routes back to the its 30mph speed limits will address concerns that 'a lot of people' have raised 'on a consistent basis'
Former Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford said more could have been done to 'prepare the ground' for the controversial policy
It comes after more than half a million signatures were added to a Senedd petition opposing the divisive policy aimed at reducing carbon emissions
He is expected to address the forthcoming changes in a statement to the Welsh Parliament on
