West Northamptonshire Area - Temporary Road Closures
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ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14
(SMITHERWAY, BUGBROOKE)
(TEMPORARY FOOTWAY CLOSURE) 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 pedestrians from proceeding along that length of Smitherway, Bugbrooke as set out below.
LENGTH OF FOOTWAY TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: That length of Smitherway, Bugbrooke from number 12 to number 20 Smitherway.
REASON FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during telecom works.
PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 14th January 2026 and will continue in force for a period of six 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 footway will be restricted for 2 days.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: use Waggoners Way and Johns Road.
If you require any further information please contact Gary Thorp ref:- 25/26 – W964 on 01604 651072. PKG/T25/915
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14
(BRACKLEY ROAD & CHAPEL LANE, GREATWORTH)
(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 those lengths of Brackley Road and Chapel Lane, Greatworth as set out below.
LENGTHS OF ROADS TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: Those lengths of Brackley Road and Chapel Lane, Greatworth – from Halse Road to The Square.
REASON FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during telecom ducting and clearance works.
PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 12th January 2026 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 roads will be restricted until 14th January 2026.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: use Marston Road, Greatworth Road, Brackley Road, Cockley Road and Halse Road.
If you require any further information please contact Gary Thorp ref:- 25/26 – W952 on 01604 651072. PKG/T25/917
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14
(HIGH STREET & BUCKINGHAM ROAD, WHITTLEBURY)
(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 those lengths of High Street and Buckingham Road, Whittlebury as set out below.
LENGTHS OF ROADS TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: Those lengths of High Street and Buckingham Road, Whittlebury . Phase 3 – from County boundary to Deanshanger Road; Phase 4 – from Deanshanger Road to Lodge Park.
REASON FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during major main replacement works.
PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 5th January 2026 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 first closures will be in place until 28th March 2026.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: use A413 Towcester Road, A43, A5, A422 Towcester Road, Buckingham Road, Stratford Road and High Street; A413 Moreton Road, Duck Lane, Towcester Road, Buckingham Road, Main Street, Lillingstone Road and Towcester Road.
If you require any further information please contact Gary Thorp ref:- 25/26 – W779 on 01604 651072. PKG/T25/918
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14
(CRANMERE AVENUE, NORTHAMPTON)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that West Northamptonshire Council have made an Order the effect of which is to prohibit traffic from proceeding along that length of Cranmere Avenue, Northampton as set out below.
LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: That length of Cranmere Avenue, Northampton from the junction of Rushmere Road to Chipsey Avenue.
REASON FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during carriageway repairs.
PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 22nd December 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 1 day.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: use A5095 and Rushmere Avenue.
If you require any further information please contact Gary Thorp ref:- 25/26 – W813 on 01604 651072. PKG/T25/849
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14
(UPPER THRIFT STREET, NORTHAMPTON)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that West Northamptonshire Council have made an Order the effect of which is to prohibit traffic from proceeding along that length of Upper Thrift Street, Northampton as set out below.
LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: That length of Upper Thrift Street, Northampton from the junction of Billing Road to South Street.
REASON FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during carriageway repairs.
PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 12th December 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 1 day.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: use South Street, Lower Thrift Street and Billing Road.
If you require any further information please contact Gary Thorp ref:- 25/26 – W814 on 01604 651072. PKG/T25/850
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14
(DUCKWORTH DELL & DONELLON GREEN, NORTHAMPTON)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that West Northamptonshire Council have made an Order the effect of which is to prohibit traffic from proceeding along those lengths of Duckworth Dell and Donellon Green, Northampton as set out below.
LENGTHS OF ROADS TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: Those lengths of Duckworth Dell – from Medullin Hill to Teeside; and Donellan Green – from Teeside to Barley Hill Road.
REASON FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during carriageway repairs.
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 15th December 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 roads will be restricted for 1 day per road.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Duckworth Dell – use Teeside, Donellan Green and Barley Hill Road; Donellan Green – use Teeside, Duckworth Dell and Barley Hill Road.
If you require any further information please contact Gary Thorp ref:- 25/26 – W836 on 01604 651072. PKG/T25/853
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14
(BEECH AVENUE, NORTHAMPTON)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that West Northamptonshire Council have made an Order the effect of which is to prohibit traffic from proceeding along that length of Beech Avenue, Northampton as set out below.
LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: That length of Beech Avenue, Northampton from Cedar Road East to Broadway East.
REASON FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during carriageway repairs.
PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 19th December 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 1 day.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: use Broadway East, Park Avenue North and Cedar Road East.
If you require any further information please contact Gary Thorp ref:- 25/26 – W837 on 01604 651072. PKG/T25/854
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14
(DERBY ROAD, NORTHAMPTON)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that West Northamptonshire Council have made an Order the effect of which is to prohibit traffic from proceeding along that length of Derby Road, Northampton as set out below.
LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: That length of Derby Road, Northampton from Kettering Road to St. Michaels Mount.
REASON FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during carriageway repairs.
PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 17th December 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 1 day.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: use Kettering Road, Abington Avenue and Stimpson Avenue.
If you require any further information please contact Gary Thorp ref:- 25/26 – W840 on 01604 651072. PKG/T25/855
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14
(MAIN ROAD, FAR COTTON, NORTHAMPTON)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that West Northamptonshire Council have made an Order the effect of which is to prohibit traffic from proceeding along that length of Main Road, Far Cotton, Northampton as set out below.
LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: That length of Main Road, Far Cotton, Northampton from Rothersthorpe Crescent to Rothersthorpe Avenue.
REASON FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during carriageway repairs.
PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 15th December 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 2 days.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: use Towcester Road, Rothersthorpe Road and Rothersthorpe Crescent.
If you require any further information please contact Gary Thorp ref:- 25/26 – W848 on 01604 651072. PKG/T25/857
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14
(PURY END, ALDERTON)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that West Northamptonshire Council have made an Order the effect of which is to prohibit traffic from proceeding along that length of Pury End, Alderton as set out below.
LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: That length of Pury End, Alderton from Spring Lane to Pury Hill Business Park.
REASON FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during carriageway repairs.
PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 17th December 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 2 days.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: use Alderton Road, A5, A508 and Grafton Road.
If you require any further information please contact Gary Thorp ref:- 25/26 – W853 on 01604 651072. PKG/T25/858
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14
(BRAMCOTE DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that West Northamptonshire Council have made an Order the effect of which is to prohibit traffic from proceeding along that length of Bramcote Drive, Northampton as set out below.
LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: That length of Bramcote Drive, Northampton from Wilford Avenue to Strelley Avenue.
REASON FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during carriageway repairs.
PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 15th December 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 1 day.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: use Mapperley Drive and Wilford Avenue.
If you require any further information please contact Gary Thorp ref:- 25/26 – W858 on 01604 651072. PKG/T25/859
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14
(PENFOLD LANE, NORTHAMPTON)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that West Northamptonshire Council have made an Order the effect of which is to prohibit traffic from proceeding along that length of Penfold Lane, Northampton as set out below.
LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: That length of Penfold Lane, Northampton from Church Walk to Penfold Gardens.
REASON FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during carriageway repairs.
PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 16th December 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 1 day.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: use Wellingborough Road, Great Billing Way, Fishponds Road, Station Road and High Street.
If you require any further information please contact Gary Thorp ref:- 25/26 – W859 on 01604 651072. PKG/T25/860
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14
(STUBBLE CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that West Northamptonshire Council have made an Order the effect of which is to prohibit traffic from proceeding along that length of Stubble Close, Northampton as set out below.
LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: That length of Stubble Close, Northampton from outside no.59 Stubble Close.
REASON FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during telecom ducting.
PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 17th December 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 until 19th December 2025.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: use Plough Lane.
If you require any further information please contact Gary Thorp ref:- 25/26 – W863 on 01604 651072. PKG/T25/862
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14
(PARK LANE, HARPOLE)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that West Northamptonshire Council have made an Order the effect of which is to prohibit traffic from proceeding along that length of Park Lane, Harpole as set out below.
LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: That length of Park Lane, Harpole from outside no.3 Park Lane.
REASON FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during replacement of a telecom pole.
PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 18th December 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 1 day.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: n/a.
If you require any further information please contact Gary Thorp ref:- 25/26 – W862 on 01604 651072. PKG/T25/863
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14
(STATION ROAD, COGENHOE)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that West Northamptonshire Council have made an Order the effect of which is to prohibit traffic from proceeding along that length of Station Road, Cogenhoe as set out below.
LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: That length of Station Road, Cogenhoe from Bramley Close to Nene Rise.
REASON FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during installation of electrical connection.
PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 15th December 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 5 days.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: use York Avenue, Brafield Road and Billing Road.
If you require any further information please contact Gary Thorp ref:- 25/26 – W734 on 01604 651072. PKG/T25/877
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14
(NOBOTTLE ROAD, HARPOLE)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2025 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that West Northamptonshire Council have made an Order the effect of which is to prohibit traffic from proceeding along that length of Nobottle Road, Harpole as set out below.
LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: That length of Nobottle Road, Harpole from the junction of Sandy Lane to Harlestone Road, Great Brington.
REASON FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during new water connection works.
PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 17th December 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 3 days.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: use Flore Road, Brington Road, London Road, Weedon Road, Tollgate Way, Main Road and Berrywood Road.
If you require any further information please contact Gary Thorp ref:- 25/26 – W697 on 01604 651072. PKG/T25/879
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14
(LODGE WAY, NORTHAMPTON)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that West Northamptonshire Council have made an Order the effect of which is to prohibit traffic from proceeding along that length of Lodge Way, Northampton as set out below.
LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: That length of Lodge Way, Northampton from Cornhill Close to Barn Way.
REASON FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during telecom works.
PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 13th December 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 1 day.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: use Barn Way.
If you require any further information please contact Gary Thorp ref:- 25/26 – W739 on 01604 651072. PKG/T25/886
Dated this 11th day of December 2025
SARAH HALL, Director of Governance and Monitoring Officer (Interim)
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