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Waldeck Rd - Temporary Road Closure
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THE BOROUGH OF LUTON
(WALDECK ROAD)
(TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE)
ORDER 2026
NOTICE is hereby given that Luton Borough Council, the Highway Authority for the said Borough, on 30th March 2026 made the above Order under the relevant provisions of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended).
The Order will come into operation on 9th April 2026 for a period of 18 months or when the proposed works have been completed, whichever is the earlier. Anticipated dates and times of closures 9th April 2026 to 9th April 2026, 9.30am to 3pm. 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 Waldeck Road from its junction with Biscot Road to its junction with Bury Park Road. Diversion route via Cromwell Road, New Bedford Road, Hucklesby Way Roundabout, Telford Way, Dunstable Road. Alternatively, via Biscot Road, Montrose Avenue, Woodland Avenue, Leagrave Road, Dunstable 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 Network Rail to carry out Inspection and maintenance works on railway bridge. 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 Centurion Traffic Management public enquiry number on 01132775360.
1st April 2026
Highway Services Manager
Building 14, Central Depot
Kingsway, Luton LU4 8AU
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