Aberdeen City Council has provided an update on the rollout of its citywide 20mph speed limit programme.

Programme Timeline

Implementation of the scheme has been delayed due to ongoing workload pressures and limited resources. While a confirmed installation date is not yet available, the Council has stated that the programme is still expected to be completed before the start of winter.

Seafield Road: Temporary 20mph Limit

A 20mph speed limit has been introduced on Seafield Road under a Temporary Speed Limit Order, which can remain in place for up to 18 months.

This trial period allows:

• Residents to experience the reduced speed limit
• Council officers to monitor driver compliance
• Assessment of how practical and effective the restriction is

Monitoring and Evaluation

To evaluate the impact of the changes, the Council will carry out vehicular speed surveys both before and after implementation. These surveys will also be conducted on other roads with similar proposals.

The results will help determine whether the 20mph limit should remain in place or be adjusted.

Possible Outcomes

Based on the findings, the Council may:

• Adjust the length or extent of the 20mph zone
• Introduce additional traffic calming or speed management measures
• Use the lower speed limit to support improvements such as active travel initiatives
• Revert the road back to a 30mph limit if deemed unsuitable for 20mph

Further updates will be provided as the programme progresses.