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Luton - Multiple Traffic Notices
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THE BOROUGH OF LUTON
(VARIOUS ROADS)
(TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES) (No.12) ORDER 2026
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 18th July 2026 for a period of 18 months or when the proposed works have been completed, whichever is the earlier. 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 the following roads and lengths of roads:
Hitchin Road from its junction with St Thomas’s Road to its junction with A505 Junction. Diversion route via Stopsley Way, Hitchin Road. Anticipated date and times of closure 18th July 2026 to 28th August 2026.
London Road the whole length (signage street will advise of specific sections and dates of closures, whole street will not be close at one time). Diversion route via Castle Street, St Marys Roundabout, Park Viaduct, St Marys Roundabout, Windmill Road, Gipsy Lane, New Airport Way, London Road. Anticipated date and times of closure 18th July 2026 to 28th August 2026.
Castle Street from its junction with London Road to its junction with Windsor Street. Diversion route via Castle Street, St Marys Roundabout, Park Viaduct, St Marys Roundabout, Windmill Road, Gipsy Lane, New Airport Way, London Road. Anticipated date and times of closure 18th July 2026 to 28th August 2026.
South Road the whole length (signage street will advise of specific sections and dates of closures, whole street will not be close at one time). Diversion route via Castle Street, St Marys Roundabout, Park Viaduct, St Marys Roundabout, Windmill Road, Gipsy Lane, New Airport Way, London Road. Anticipated date and times of closure 18th July 2026 to 28th August 2026.
Tennyson Road from its junction with London Road to its junction with West Hill Road. Diversion route via Castle Street, St Marys Roundabout, Park Viaduct, St Marys Roundabout, Windmill Road, Gipsy Lane, New Airport Way, London Road. Anticipated date and times of closure 18th July 2026 to 28th August 2026.
Whitehill Avenue the whole length (signage street will advise of specific sections and dates of closures, whole street will not be close at one time). Diversion route via Castle Street, St Marys Roundabout, Park Viaduct, St Marys Roundabout, Windmill Road, Gipsy Lane, New Airport Way, London Road. Anticipated date and times of closure 18th July 2026 to 28th August 2026.
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 as described above. The purpose of the Order is to enable Cadent Gas to carry out gas main renewal works. 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 where available will be marked by signs. Details of road closures and diversions can be found at
roadworks, or telephone Core Highways public enquiry number on 0330 043 3030.
24th June 2026
Highway Services Manager
Building 14, Central Depot
Kingsway, Luton LU4 8AU
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