High Town Rd - Temporary Road Closure

THE BOROUGH OF LUTON
(HIGH TOWN ROAD)
(TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE)
ORDER 2025

NOTICE is hereby given that Luton Borough Council, the Highway Authority for the said Borough, intends to make the above Order under the relevant provisions of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended).

The Order will come into operation on 6th December 2025 for a period of 1 day or when the proposed works have been completed, whichever is the earlier. Anticipated dates and times of closures 6th December 2025 to 6th December 2025, 10am to 5pm. Specific dates and times will be signed locally. The Order will therefore be in operation during such date and time and to such extent as indicated by traffic signs, barriers or cones.

The effect of the Order will allow the Council to close to vehicular traffic High Town Road from its junction with Duke Street to its junction with Midland Road. Diversion route via Duke Street, Back Street, Burr Street, Midland Road.

The Order is intended to create a window for the works to be done and it is anticipated that the works will be completed over a period within the date described as above. The purpose of the Order is to enable Luton Borough Council to hold the High Town Christmas Market event. For the period of the closure, the Order will also provide for “No Waiting and No Loading” restrictions to apply within the roads and lengths of roads closed for said works. Any vehicle deemed to be in contravention of the restrictions will be issued with a penalty charge notice and removed. This will be in force when traffic signs, barriers or cones are displayed. Access will be maintained as best as possible to properties where this may be done safely whilst such works are being carried out and diversions for traffic will be marked by signs. Details of road closures and diversions can be found at

http://www.luton.gov.

uk/roadworks, or telephone

12th November 2025
Highway Services Manager
Building 14, Central Depot
Kingsway, Luton LU4 8AU