Leckhampstead Road, Wicken - Temporary Road Closure

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14

(LECKHAMPSTEAD ROAD, WICKEN)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2025 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that West Northamptonshire Council intend, not less than seven days from the date of this Notice, to make an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit traffic from proceeding along that length of Leckhampstead Road, Wicken as set out below.

LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: That length of Leckhampstead Road, Wicken – between no.40 to no.45.

REASON FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during the installation of a foul sewer connection.

PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 1st September 2025 and will continue in force for a period of eighteen months. An application may be made for the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport for the Order to be extended if this proves necessary. However, the restriction specified will have effect only at such times and to such an extent as is indicated by the display of signs prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016.

EXPECTED DURATION: It is expected that the road will be restricted for 9 days.

ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: use Wicken Park Road, A422, South End, Middle End and Wicken Road.

If you require any further information please contact Gary Thorp ref:- 25/26– W444 on 01604-651072. PKG/T25/589

Dated this 14th day of August 2025

SARAH HALL,

Director of Governance and Monitoring Officer (Interim)