Verge Post Markers on Moulton Lane

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As parishioners will be aware, WNC/Kier recently wrote to home owners and requested they remove unauthorised posts in the Highway verge outside of their property.

WNC/Kier are proposing to install compliant posts (to replace ones previously removed) and implement double yellow lines. If Parishioners do not wish to have these measures installed, then they must email clerk@boughtonparishcouncil.co.uk by 20th April 2026 before the work commences.

Boughton Phase 2 - Sheet 2A (1) Boughton Phase 2 - Sheet 2A (2) Boughton Phase 2 - Sheet 2B (1) Boughton Phase 2 - Sheet 2B (2)

Improvements to the junction of Howard Lane/Moulton Lane

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During Working Group discussions regarding traffic calming, concerns about road safety at the junction of Howard Lane/Moulton Lane junction were noted.

WNC/Kier’s solution was to make the crossing safer for pedestrians by building out the footway (see below). Concerns were raised about the ability of the school busy to safely turn the corner if the junction was made narrower. WNC/Kier have agreed to mark out the area using cones and assess the impact during the school bus route (morning and afternoon).

Whilst it is anticipated that Kier officers will be on site under taking the monitoring, it is essential that parishioners do not move the cones.

Should parishioners wish to provide any comments on this proposed project, then please email clerk@boughtonparishcouncil.co.uk by 20th April 2026 (comments recieved after this date cannot be taken into consideration).

Boughton Phase 2-SHEET 3

Additional speed cushions in the Village

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The final Working Group meeting took place between representatives of Boughton Parish Council (BPC) and WNC/Kier.

Parishioners previously requested additional speed cushions on Howard Lane. Following further technical assessment, WNC/Kier are able to install two further cushion on Howard Lane (towards Vyse Road) and one on Moulton Lane (towards Moulton). Work will commence in due course.

Boughton Speed Cushion Location Plan

 

Phase 2 – proposed works with WNC – UPDATED

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The following document is a draft and further discussions are taking place between WNC and Boughton Parish Council.

(you can download a copy below for easier reading)

Phase 2 - summary of works with WNC

20mph zone – parishioner comments

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The Parish Council have been made aware of Parishioner’s concerns regarding the 20mph zone, namely the placement of speed cushions and the white road markings.

Unfortunately, the Parish Council do not have the relevant expertise regarding the technical and legislative requirements. With this in mind, the Parish Clerk has asked WNC Highways to respond to the issues raised.

This topic will be raised as an agenda item on Monday 17th November, 7pm at the Village Hall.

The Clerk will post updates to this page, when received.

UPDATE – 20th November 2025:-
The Parish Council would like to provide an interim update from West Northamptonshire Council:-

  • WNC will review the design and possibly consider extending the cushions on Moulton Lane to beyond the properties and possibly install a supplementary pair on the eastern side of Boughton past the last property.
  • WNC will also assess whether they may add a set of cushions on Howard Lane, as requested.
  • WNC will send updated drawings for information and will have to engage with the residents immediately affected due to the proximity to the vehicle accesses.
  • Due to the lead time to order extra cushions, they will probably install them in January 2026 depending on the supply chain.
  • Signs for a 20mph zone are at the access points into the zone. Only a short section of Butchers Lane is public highway, this is why the roundels do not continue further down.
  • The roads that feed into Howard Lane are “culs-de-sac” and are unlikely to attract drivers’ speed greater than 20mph.
  • The speed limit roundels provided are the smallest size permitted under the regulations (4300mm).
  • The installed speed cushions comply with the national standards included in the Traffic Advisory Leaflet 4/94 that advises against exceeding 75mm height. This is also what emergency vehicles and bus companies would expect, to balance traffic calming measures whilst considering motorists’ comfort, noise pollution etc.
  • WNC have to install either cushions or roundels every 60m to 100m of each other bearing in mind driveways, junctions and any obstacles that may prevent their installation.
    WNC will monitor how these measures work and reassess if we need to add more markings in Spring 2026.

Phase 2 – Traffic Calming Measures (NWRR)

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The implementation of the 20mph zone is known as “Phase 1”, it is expected to complete by 25th November 2025.

WNC/Kier have been working with the Parish Council regarding “Phase 2”. Ongoing discussions are to take place (see below)

Paper B - DRAFT - Phase 2 Projects (NWRR - traffic calming)

UPDATED – Roadworks for Traffic Calming – 15.10.25

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15th October – WNC have confirmed:-

  • The reason why the works did not start on Monday 13th and have been rescheduled to Monday 20th October is because they had to review the results of the ground penetration radar (GPR) survey and overlay KIER’s design.
  • The outcome was that there are shallow services i.e. utilities in several locations. Hence KIER had to consider mitigation measures to ensure a safe method of works to install the speed cushions at the agreed locations.
  • The planned completion date remains unchanged and is on Wednesday 26th November 2025 with the installation the VAS i.e. one on Vyse Road and one on Moulton Lane”

Each map has been updated with the relevant dates.

Boughton Fact Sheet - Update 15.10.25

Traffic Calming Update – Phase 1 – Timeline of proposed roadworks

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The implementation of the 20mph zone is referred to as “Phase 1”. It is intended that this work should be complete by Friday 7th November 2025 (so not to interfere with the Bonfire event), however this is subject to weather conditions and unforeseen events.

w/c 6 October 2025

  • Communication including letter drop to all households with a detailed factsheet.
  • Proceed with any enabling works e.g. removal of old signs.
  • Finalise the design based on GPR survey.

 From 13 October to 24 October 2025: Phased surfacing works.

  • Vyse Road: from 13 to 15, and from 20 to 21 October.
  • Howard Lane: 16 – 17 October.

Sections of surfacing will take place to facilitate the future installation of the cushions. That will happen in 2 separate stages: remove and rebuild the first (bottom) layer of 150mm to strengthen the base and let it cure for a few days, then rebuild the second and third layers of surfacing i.e. length of 12 m and depth of 120mm. Sacrificial surfacing will be laid between the 2 stages so anyone can have access to the properties in a safe manner until the final surfacing is laid.

From 30 October to 7 November 2025: phased installation of the speed cushions and road markings.

  • Moulton Lane: 30 – 31 October.
  • Howard Lane: 3 November.
  • Vyse Road: from 4 to 6 November.
  • Hymfreys Lane, Church Street, Butcher’s Lane: 7 November

w/c 10 November – Planned completion of the works i.e. Phase 1.

WNC’s objective is to complete the works outside the school during the half term break in October, whilst allworks of phase 1 may be complete by Friday 7th November 2025. If there are any delays, traffic management will be removed to ensure safe access to the village for Bonfire Night on 8th November and will be reinstated on Monday 10th November if necessary.

w/c 24 November 2025: installation of 2 Variable Activated Signs (VAS)

  • Vyse Road: from 24 to 26 November.
  • Moulton Lane: from 26 to 28 November.

In parallel, KIER will develop the preliminary and detailed design for the supplementary improvements for the implementation of Phase 2. These works will take place from early 2026. Once complete, WNC will resurface Vyse Road, Howard Lane, and Moulton Lane in Spring / Summer 2026.

The Parish Council will prepare an update about what “Phase 2” currently looks like but it is subject to change.

Traffic Calming Update – SIGNED Memorandum of Understanding

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Following the Council’s update on 29th September, the drawing referred to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was updated by reducing the number of 20mph roundels on the floor on Church Street, as it is in the Conservation Area.

At the extra-ordinary Parish Council meeting on 1st October 2025, the MOU and drawing “Boughton – DR – CH – 006, Rev P3”  were approved and signed by the Parish Council and WNC. Please see copies below.

Boughton Moulton Traffic Calming-Location Plan General Arrangement revP3 SIGNED Memorandum of Understanding 01.10.25 - ST signed

The Council will published a further post shortly, detailing the proposed road works to implement the 20mph zone.