Proposed site 11: High Street / Watling Street / Dane Street, Northwich

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Current Restriction

Drivers travelling along High Street are prohibited from making a left turn at the junction with Watling Street and Dane Street. This restriction operates at all times and is already enforceable by the Police.

Why is this location being considered?

The restriction was introduced to prevent unsafe vehicle movements and support the safe and efficient operation of the junction. The location is situated within a busy town centre environment where traffic movements need to be carefully managed to reduce potential conflicts between vehicles and maintain safe conditions for all road users. The location has been identified through observations by Cheshire Police and Council Highways Officers regarding driver compliance with the restriction. Vehicles making the prohibited left turn can create conflicts with other road users and undermine the purpose of the existing traffic management measures. The site was identified through the Council's review of potential Moving Traffic Enforcement locations in 2022 due to concerns regarding compliance and the potential benefits of improved enforcement. Contraventions continue to occur and, as the restriction remains difficult to enforce using traditional policing methods, the location has been identified as a suitable candidate for Moving Traffic Enforcement.

Location Map

Site Photograph

View of the junction of High Street, Watling Street and Dane Street, showing the location where drivers travelling along High Street are prohibited from making a left turn.

Expected Benefits

The No Left Turn restriction at High Street, Watling Street and Dane Street was introduced to prevent vehicle movements that could create safety concerns and disrupt the intended operation of the junction. Camera enforcement would improve compliance with the restriction, reduce the number of prohibited turning movements and support safer, more predictable vehicle movements through the area. This would help reduce conflicts between road users, improve adherence to the existing traffic management measures and ensure that the restriction delivers the road safety benefits for which it was originally introduced. Improved compliance would also contribute to the efficient operation of the surrounding highway network.

Current Restriction

Drivers travelling along High Street are prohibited from making a left turn at the junction with Watling Street and Dane Street. This restriction operates at all times and is already enforceable by the Police.

Why is this location being considered?

The restriction was introduced to prevent unsafe vehicle movements and support the safe and efficient operation of the junction. The location is situated within a busy town centre environment where traffic movements need to be carefully managed to reduce potential conflicts between vehicles and maintain safe conditions for all road users. The location has been identified through observations by Cheshire Police and Council Highways Officers regarding driver compliance with the restriction. Vehicles making the prohibited left turn can create conflicts with other road users and undermine the purpose of the existing traffic management measures. The site was identified through the Council's review of potential Moving Traffic Enforcement locations in 2022 due to concerns regarding compliance and the potential benefits of improved enforcement. Contraventions continue to occur and, as the restriction remains difficult to enforce using traditional policing methods, the location has been identified as a suitable candidate for Moving Traffic Enforcement.

Location Map

Site Photograph

View of the junction of High Street, Watling Street and Dane Street, showing the location where drivers travelling along High Street are prohibited from making a left turn.

Expected Benefits

The No Left Turn restriction at High Street, Watling Street and Dane Street was introduced to prevent vehicle movements that could create safety concerns and disrupt the intended operation of the junction. Camera enforcement would improve compliance with the restriction, reduce the number of prohibited turning movements and support safer, more predictable vehicle movements through the area. This would help reduce conflicts between road users, improve adherence to the existing traffic management measures and ensure that the restriction delivers the road safety benefits for which it was originally introduced. Improved compliance would also contribute to the efficient operation of the surrounding highway network.