Highways Traffic Calming – Traffic Data Report
Traffic Calming which derives from the NWRR and Planning Condition 25 is now complete. All speed cushions and wooden bollards are now installed. No further actions are required other than on-going traffic data monitoring.
WNC’s report concludes that, overall, traffic volumes have generally reduced across the monitored network when compared with the September 2025 baseline. This trend is evident in both the AM and PM peak periods and applies to the four principal monitoring locations where consistent pre-opening data was available. Despite month-to-month fluctuations, these routes recorded lower average traffic flows both before and after the NNWRR opened.
The only exception is the monitoring site at Boughton Green (ATC5), where traffic volumes have fluctuated and occasionally exceeded the November 2025 baseline. However, the report notes that conclusions at this location are less reliable because no pre-opening data exists prior to November 2025 and overall traffic volumes are significantly lower, meaning relatively small changes produce larger percentage variations.
Key limitation: The analysis is based solely on AM and PM peak-hour traffic counts. It does not assess 24-hour traffic volumes, daily traffic totals, vehicle speeds, traffic distribution throughout the day, or wider environmental impacts. Boughton Parish Council have now receieved the raw data in relation to the 24 hour traffic volumes and will report further at the next meeting on 19th October 2026.