North Camp Traffic Study Gets Underway

The comprehensive study of traffic flows in the North Camp area got underway this week with surveyors in place at most road junctions on Thursday and automatic traffic counters at over 25 locations.

The study was timed to make sure that surveys would not be affected by major roadworks in the area, including the contra-flow system on the M3 motorway.

This study, paid for by Hampshire County Council and managed by Rushmoor, is looking at existing traffic movements and using computer models to work out how to reduce congestion, improve traffic flow and consider the effect of road improvements on other areas. It will also take into account the potential impact of new developments on the area, such as the Aldershot Urban Extension.

The trial one-way scheme in Park Road, introduced earlier this year, has shown that the main traffic routes in the area, in particular Lynchford Road, cannot deal with the volume of traffic. Rushmoor's Cabinet decided that the one-way scheme should continue until the outcome of the study is known. The results of the study should be known in the new year.

Contact: Jim Pettitt, Head of Street Scene Services on 01252 398200.

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