Variation in the Density of Freight Vehicle Traffic on the Western Main Roads in Al-Qurna District for the Year 2024

The aim of this research is to study and analyze the density of freight vehicle traffic on the western main roads in Al-Qurna District, in order to identify the variation in traffic density and the main reasons behind this variation.This traffic is considered a measure of the road's efficiency in meeting the various needs of its users.The study employs the traffic counting method, which is one of the best techniques for measuring traffic density on main road networks.This method allows for determining the number of vehicles passing through each road in the study area by manually counting the vehicles and identifying clear observation points for monitoring in both directions (entrance and exit).These points are reliable for most transportation movement studies, including peak times.Therefore, specific observation sites with clear landmarks were designated, and monitoring was conducted on two days: a regular day and a holiday.