en.Wedoany.com Reported - National Highways has recently implemented a weight restriction on the A5 through the centre of Towcester, Northamptonshire, to ease traffic pressure in the area.

The traffic regulation order will prevent vehicles weighing over 7.5 tonnes from travelling on the A5 in Towcester, applicable to the section of the A5 from the Cow Pastures Lane roundabout to the Old Tiffield Road junction. National Highways stated that this move will help reduce noise, improve air quality, and create a safer environment for the town centre.

This weight restriction measure has been implemented following the opening of the Towcester relief road. Built by Persimmon Homes as part of its new housing development, the relief road connects the A5 and A43, opened on 7 May, and aims to relieve traffic passing through Towcester town centre and support economic growth in the area.

Andrew Jinks, Regional Director for the Midlands at National Highways, said: "The completion of the relief road built by Persimmon means we can now progress with the A5 weight restriction scheme to address issues raised by businesses and residents regarding congestion, noise, and vibration caused by large vehicles passing through." He also noted that this is the first phase of National Highways' work to address the related issues and reduce the number of heavy vehicles using the A5 daily, with further improvements to be implemented later this year.

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