Northampton: Yelvertoft Road - Temporary Prohibition of Through Traffic

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984–SECTION 14
(YELVERTOFT ROAD, NORTHAMPTON)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

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 Yelvertoft Road, Northampton as set out below.

LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: That length of Yelvertoft Road, Northampton from the junction of A508 to Nursery Lane.

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 22nd June 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 road will be restricted for 5 days.

ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: use Hastings Road, Eastern Avenue North, Boughton Green Road and A508.

If you require any further information please contact Gary Thorp
ref:- 26/27– W1401 on 01604 651072.    PKG/T26/432

Dated this 28th day of May 2026

SARAH HALL, 

Corporate Director of Law and Governance (MO)