Luton, Various Roads - Temporary Road Closures

THE BOROUGH OF LUTON (VARIOUS ROADS)
(TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES) (No.23) 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 30th September 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 Jansel House Roundabout. Diversion route via Lothair Road, Hitchin Road. Alternatively, via Hitchin Road, Stopsley Way. Anticipated date and times of closure 30th September 2026, 8pm to 5am.
New Airport Way from Northbound (M1) to Northbound (LLA). Diversion route via London Road, Castle Street, Park Viaduct, St Marys Roundabout, Windmill Road, Gipsy Lane. Anticipated date and times of closure 13th October 2026, 8pm to 5am.
High Town Road from its junction with Havelock Road to its junction with Duke Street. Diversion route via York Street, Back Street, Duke Street. Anticipated date and times of closure 16th October 2026, 8pm to 5am.
Toddington Road the whole length. Diversion route via Grange Avenue, Oakley Road, Dunstable Road, Waller Avenue, Marsh Road, Sundon Park Road, Sundon Road, Luton Road. Alternatively, via Hasketon Drive, Needham Road, Butely Road, Hockwell Ring, The Green, Mayne Avenue, Broxley Mead, The Avenue. Anticipated date and times of closure 19th October 2026, 8pm to 5am.
Dallow Road from its junction with Finway to its junction with Kingsway. Diversion route via Dallow Road, Dunstable Road, Hatters Way, Dallow Road. Alternatively, via Dallow Road, Chaul End Lane, Dunstable Road, Birch Link, Dunstable Road, Cardiff Road, Ashburnham Road, Brantwood Road. Anticipated date and times of closure 22nd October 2026, 8pm to 5am.
Halfway House Roundabout the whole length. Diversion route via Hatters Way, Chaul End Lane, Dunstable Road, Lewsey Road, Leagrave High Street, Poynters Road, Porz Avenue, Boscombe Road, Luton Road. Anticipated date and times of closure 27th October 2026, 8pm to 5am.
Leagrave High Street from its junction with Lewsey Road to its junction with Pastures Way. Diversion route via Poynters Road, Halfway House Roundabout, Dunstable Road, Lewsey Road. Alternatively, via Leagrave High Street, High Street Leagrave, Oakley Road, Dunstable Road, Poynters Road. Anticipated date and times of closure 29th October 2026, 8pm to 5am.

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 Volker Highways to carry out carriageway resurfacing 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

http://www.luton.gov.uk/roadworks,

or telephone Volker Highways public enquiry number on 01582 693 460.

2nd September 2026

Highway Services Manager
Building 14, Central Depot, Kingsway, Luton LU4 8AU