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A6 Rushden and Higham Ferrers Bypass
1. Introduction
1.1 This report outlines the results of traffic surveys carried out to monitor the effects of the recently opened A6 Rushden - Higham Ferrers Bypass. The location of the scheme in relation to Rushden and Higham Ferrers can be seen in Figure 1.1 below.
1.2 The scheme officially opened on the 14th August 2003. Journey time surveys were carried out in June 2003 for the 'Before' surveys and repeated in September 2003 for the 'After' surveys.
1.3 Traffic data from Northamptonshire County Council and Highways Agency count sites has been used to evaluate the effects of the opening of the A6 Rushden & Higham Ferrers Bypass on local traffic routeing patterns in the area.
1.4 Chapter 2 of this report discusses the data collected as part of the TIS study. Chapters 3 and 4 summarise the main results and conclusions.
Figure 1.1 - Location of A6 Rushden Higham Ferrers Bypass and Rushden Link Road
