HGV Traffic Figures Incorrect

Wiltshire County Council has now corrected their HGV drivers figures and is now looking set to resume the Westbury Bypass inquiry in the next week.

Initially, the inquiry was scheduled for July this year, however, it had to be postponed when the council realised that their HGV traffic figures, which were being provided to inspectors John Yellowley and Alan Langton, were incorrect

In error, the county council had accidentally halved their HGV drivers figures, for instance, the HGV traffic on Warminster Road had been initially provided as 337 HGV’s within a twelve hour period, however, this was later realised to actually be 674.

Now that the revised traffic data has been finalised, Westbury Town Council’s Highways and Planning Development committee has had chance to discuss the new figures in August and has now given their full support for the new eastern bypass.

Committee Chairman, Cllr Derek Hulin, said:

“In light of the new traffic figures received, this council re-iterates its support for the eastern by-pass and furthermore understands the necessity for the weight restrictions on Station Road railway bridge whether this be in conjunction with the proposed bypass or at an earlier date.”

The inquiry meeting is expected to recommence on Thursday 4th September at The Laverton in Bratton Road, Westbury, and will last for one week, concluding on the 11th September.

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