The Council is advising residents that a statutory Public Notice, relating to 22 roads being returned to a 30mph speed limit (from 20mph), has now begun. Residents can view the notice and relevant documents online and have their say. These proposals are in addition to the 84 roads initially exempted from the national 20mph Default Speed Limit when it was introduced in 2023.
The statutory notice period is the next stage in implementing the proposals. This stage has been reached following a public consultation (September 22 to October 13, 2025) that gave residents the opportunity to have their say on 26 roads that were brought forward for consideration, to be returned to a 30mph speed limit. The locations were identified following a ‘listening period’ in 2024, to gain residents’ views about the national 20mph policy in local communities.
Since the consultation ended, officers have reviewed all comments, objections and observations that were received. This included 942 representations to the AppyWay platform, and 26 other submissions including via email or post. After the review, including discussions with the Elected Members of relevant wards, the Council will proceed with returning 22 of the 26 roads back to 30mph.
The four roads that will remain at 20mph are Berw Road (Pontypridd), Brynteg Lane (Beddau), Cardiff Road to Main Road (Cross Inn), and A4058 Ystrad Road (Pentre). In addition, the extent of the proposed 30mph limit at Sardis Road and Factory Lane (Pontypridd) is reduced, to no longer include Factory Lane. The updated list of roads is included at the bottom of this update.
The statutory notice period for the updated proposals is now underway, and will end on Friday, February 13. Residents can view documents outlining the proposals by visiting www.rctcbc.gov.uk/20mph.
The documents are also available to view in person at theCouncil offices at 2 Llys Cadwyn, Taff Street, Pontypridd, CF37 4TH, and at the Council’s local libraries (during regular opening hours). Representations to the proposals must be sent in writing to the Traffic Manager, Floor 2, 2 Llys Cadwyn, Taff Street, Pontypridd, CF37 4TH, or by email via 20mph@rctcbc.gov.uk.
A spokesperson for Rhondda Cynon Taf Council said: “The Council is continuing the statutory process to return some local roads back to a 30mph speed limit – which includes continuing to consult the public at various key stages. Initially, 26 roads were brought forward following summer 2024’s ‘listening period’, and this is now refined to 22 following autumn’s consultation. Officers have considered all feedback, and consulted local Elected Members who represent the relevant wards. If approved, 106 roads in the County Borough will be exempt from the national 20mph Default Speed Limit overall.
“The statutory notice period will run up until Monday, February 13, and residents can view the proposals online or in person, and have their say on what is proposed. The next stage will be to review any feedback to the public notice, and to consult the relevant Scrutiny committee, before a final decision is made. If this is agreed, work to implement the new 30mph speed limits at the 22 locations would take place across late February and March 2026.”
The list of 22 roads put forward to return to a 30mph speed limit include:
- A4059 at Penderyn (north of school).
- A4059 at Penderyn (south of school).
- Hirwaun Industrial Estate.
- Swansea Road/Merthyr Road, Hirwaun.
- Llanwonno Road, Mountain Ash.
- Abercynon Link Road, Abercynon.
- Ynyshir Road (Wattstown Roundabout), Ynyshir.
- Penrhys Road, Tylorstown.
- Station Road, Church Village.
- A4054 Cardiff Road (northern extent), Rhydyfelin.
- A473 Nant Celyn Roundabout, Church Village Bypass.
- B4595 Talbot Road, Llantrisant.
- B4276 Hariot Street, Llwydcoed Road.
- Cwmynysminton Road, Llwydcoed.
- A4233 East Road (in part)
- Upper Boat to Midway Retail Park and Gelli Hirion Industrial Estate.
- Gwaunmiskin Road (southern extent).
Posted on 23/01/2026