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Blacklocks Hill, Middleton Cheney - Temporary Road Closure
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WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 –SECTION 14
(BLACKLOCKS HILL, MIDDLETON CHENEY)
(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 Blacklocks Hill, Middleton Cheney as set out below.
LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: That length of Blacklocks Hill, Middleton from A422 to B4525.
REASON FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during drainage works and carriageway repairs.
PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 30th September 2026 and will continue in force for a period of 18 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 A422 and B4525.
For further information please contact Gary Thorp ref:- 26/27 – W639 on 01604 651072. PKG/T26/766
Dated this 17th day of September 2026
SARAH HALL
Corporate Director of Law and Governance (MO)
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