Highways Agency

• February 2002
• Executive summary
• 1. introduction
• 2. data collected
• 3. summary of results
• 4. conclusion

A5 Nesscliffe Bypass

1. Introduction

1. This report outlines the results of traffic surveys carried out to monitor the effects of the recently opened A5 Nesscliffe Bypass. The 2.8 mile (4.5km) dual two lane bypass will pass to the west of the village of Nesscliffe, Shropshire, and connect to the existing A5, using roundabouts at Felton Butler Lane and Wolfshead, as illustrated in Figure 1.1 below. The objectives of the scheme were to improve the environment, severance and accident record in Nesscliffe by removing through traffic from the village.
2. The A5 Nesscliffe Bypass was to be officially open on the 27th March 2003, but one lane in each direction was opened early on 10th March 2003. 'Before' and 'After' traffic data for the bypass was collected immediately prior to and after the opening date, in order to prepare a Traffic Impact Study (TIS) on the effects of the scheme opening. In addition, traffic data from Shropshire County and Highways Agency count sites has been used to evaluate the effects of the opening of the scheme on local traffic routeing patterns in the area.
3. 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 A5 Nesscliffe Bypass