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North Northamptonshire Area - Various Temporary Road Closures

LE15•Published 24/09/26
Northamptonshire Telegraph • 

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ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14

(ROTTEN ROW, WOLLASTON)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that North 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 Rotten Row, Wollaston as set out below.

LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: That length of Rotten Row, Wollaston from London Road to High Street.

REASON FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during overhead cabling.

PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 9th October 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 up to 1 day.

ALTERNATIVE ROUTES: use London Road and High Street.

For further information please contact Steve Fowler ref:- 26/27 – N358 Steve.Fowler@northnorthants.gov.uk PKG/T26/798

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14

(ROSEBERY STREET, KETTERING)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that North 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 Rosebery Street, Kettering as set out below.

LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: That length of Rosebery Street, Kettering from outside no.3 to side of 128 Rosebery Street.

REASON FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during pole replacement.

PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 12th October 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 up to 1 day.

ALTERNATIVE ROUTES: use Mill Road, Linden Avenue and Shaftsbury Street.

For further information please contact Steve Fowler ref:- 26/27 – N325 Steve.Fowler@northnorthants.gov.uk PKG/T26/803

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14

(MAIN STREET, WAKERLEY)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that North 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 Main Street, Wakerley as set out below.

LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: That length of Main Street, Wakerley from junctions with Fineshade Road and Barrowden Road.

REASON FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during fire hydrant replacement.

PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 14th October 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 3 days.

ALTERNATIVE ROUTES: use Duddington Road; A43; Laxton Road; Bulwick Road; Main Street; Laxton Road; Deene Road; Wakerley Road.

For further information please contact Steve Fowler ref:- 26/27 – N313 Steve.Fowler@northnorthants.gov.uk PKG/T26/812

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14

(BUTCHERS LANE, KETTERING)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that North 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 Butchers Lane, Kettering as set out below.

LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: That length of Butchers Lane, Kettering from no.1 to outside Jasmine Cottage.

REASON FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during pole replacement.

PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 14th October 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 up to 1 day.

ALTERNATIVE ROUTES: use High Street and Stringers Hill.

For further information please contact Steve Fowler ref:- 26/27 – N379 Steve.Fowler@northnorthants.gov.uk PKG/T26/813

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14

(DESBOROUGH ROAD, RUSHDEN)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that North 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 Desborough Road, Rushden as set out below.

LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: That length of Desborough Road, Rushden from Granary House and Watermill Close.

REASON FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during pole replacement works.

PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 14th October 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 ROUTES: use Rushton Road, Desborough Road, Pipewell Road.

For further information please contact Steve Fowler ref:- 26/27 – N330 Steve.Fowler@northnorthants.gov.uk PKG/T26/815

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14

(DESBOROUGH ROAD, ROTHWELL & ROTHWELL ROAD, DESBOROUGH) (BOTH B576)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that North 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

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL prohibit traffic from proceeding along those lengths of Desborough Road, Rothwell and Rothwell Road, Desborough (both B576) as set out below.

LENGTHS OF ROADS TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: Those lengths of Desborough Road, Rothwell and Rothwell Road, Desborough (both B576) – from the junction of Greening Road & Desborough Road, Rothwell to the junction of Lower Street & Rothwell Road, Desborough.

REASON FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during carriageway coring works.

PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 7th October 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 roads will be restricted for 2 days.

ALTERNATIVE ROUTES: use the B576 and A6.

For further information please contact Steve Fowler ref:- 26/27 – N472 Steve.Fowler@northnorthants.gov.uk PKG/T26/822

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14

(STOKE ALBANBY ROAD, DESBOROUGH & DESBOROUGH ROAD, STOKE ALBANY)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that North 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 those lengths of Stoke Albany Road, Desborough and Desborough Road, Stoke Albany as set out below.

LENGTHS OF ROADS TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: Those lengths of Stoke Albany Road, Desborough and Desborough Road, Stoke Albany from the junction of Brampton Woo Lane & Stoke Albany Road, Desborough to the junction of the A427 (slip road) & Desborough Road, Stoke Albany.

REASON FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during carriageway coring works.

PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 6th October 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 roads will be restricted for 2 days.

ALTERNATIVE ROUTES: use B669, B576, A6 and A427.

For further information please contact Steve Fowler ref:- 26/27 – N471Steve.Fowler@northnorthants.gov.uk PKG/T26/827

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14

(DESBOROUGH ROAD, BRAMPTON ASH & HARBOROUGH ROAD, DESBOROUGH)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that North 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 those lengths of Desborough Road, Brampton Ash and Harborough Road, Desborough as set out below.

LENGTHS OF ROADS TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: Those lengths of Desborough Road, Brampton Ash and Harborough Road, Desborough from the junction of the A6 and Desborough Road, Brampton Ash to the entrance to Travel Plaza on Harborough Road, Desborough.

REASON FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during carriageway coring works.

PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 8th October 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 roads will be restricted for up to 2 days.

ALTERNATIVE ROUTES: use Harborough Road, Gold Street & Braybrooke Road, Desborough; the A6.

For further information please contact Steve Fowler ref:- 26/27 – N474Steve.Fowler@northnorthants.gov.uk PKG/T26/829

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14

(FOTHERINGHAY ROAD, NASSINGTON & NASSINGTON ROAD, FOTHERINGHAY)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC)

ORDER 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that North 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 those lengths of Fotheringhay Road, Nassington and Nassington Road, Fotheringhay as set out below.

LENGTHS OF ROADS TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: Those lengths of Fotheringhay Road, Nassington and Nassington Road, Fotheringhay from the junction of Church Street & Fotheringhay Road, Nassington to the junction of Woodnewton Road & Nassington Road, Fotheringhay.

REASON FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during carriageway coring works.

PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 9th October 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 roads will be restricted for up to 4 days.

ALTERNATIVE ROUTES: use Church Street & Woodnewton Road, Nassington; Nassington Road, Main Street & Oundle Road, Woodnewton; Woodnewton Road, Fotheringhay.

For further information please contact Steve Fowler ref:- 26/27 – N473Steve.Fowler@northnorthants.gov.uk PKG/T26/830

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14

(WILBY ROAD, MEARS ASHBY)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that North 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 Wilby Road, Mears Ashby as set out below.

LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: That length of Wilby Road, Mears Ashby from Lady’s Lane to Earls Barton Road.

REASON FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during investigation and GPR.

PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 12th October 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 ROUTES: use Earls Barton Road; North Street; Wellingborough Road.

For further information please contact Steve Fowler ref:- 26/27 – N375 Steve.Fowler@northnorthants.gov.uk PKG/T26/840

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14

(VARIOUS ROADS, GREAT ADDINGTON, WOODFORD & RINGSTEAD)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC)  ORDER  2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that North Northamptonshire Council have made an Order the effect of which is to prohibit traffic from proceeding along those lengths of the various roads in Great Addington Woodford and Ringstead as specified in the Schedule below.

REASON FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during carriageway/ coring.

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 roads will be restricted for up to 3 days.

ALTERNATIVE ROUTES: follow signage.

For further information please contact Steve Fowler ref:- 26/27 – N236 Steve.Fowler@northnorthants.gov.uk PKG/T26/752

SCHEDULE

(Lengths of roads to be closed)

Ringstead Road, Great Addington; Ringstead Road, Woodford; Addington Road, Ringstead and Station Road, Ringstead – from Lower Street to Kinewell Close.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14

(KETTERING ROAD, ISLIP & THRAPSTON ROAD, TWYWELL)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC)  ORDER  2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that North Northamptonshire Council have made an Order the effect of which is to prohibit traffic from proceeding along those lengths of Kettering Road, Islip and Thrapston Road, Twywell as set out below.

LENGTHS OF ROADS TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: Those lengths of Kettering Road, Islip and Thrapston Road, Twywell from A6116 roundabout to Twywell 30 mph signs.

REASON FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during carriageway coring.

PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 28th 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 roads will be restricted for up to 2 days.

ALTERNATIVE ROUTES: follow signage.

For further information please contact Steve Fowler ref:- 26/27 – N235 Steve.Fowler@northnorthants.gov.uk PKG/T26/754

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14

(BACK LANE, RINGSTEAD)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC)  ORDER  2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that North Northamptonshire Council have made an Order the effect of which is to prohibit traffic from proceeding along that length of Back Lane, Ringstead as set out below.

LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: That length of Back Lane, Ringstead from no.2 to Northfield Avenue.

REASON FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during pole replacement works.

PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 29th 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 up to 1 day.

ALTERNATIVE ROUTES: use Carlow Road, Church Street and Denford Road.

For further information please contact Steve Fowler ref:- 26/27 – N261 Steve.Fowler@northnorthants.gov.uk PKG/T26/756

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14

(CHAPEL HILL, LITTLE ADDINGTON)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC)  ORDER  2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN  that North Northamptonshire Council have made an Order the effect of which is to prohibit traffic from proceeding along that length of Chapel Hill, Little Addington as set out below.

LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: That length of Chapel Hill, Little Addington from Irthlingborough Road and Top End.

REASON FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during pole replacement works.

PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 29th 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 up to 2 days.

ALTERNATIVE ROUTES: use High Street and Irthlingborough Road.

For further information please contact Steve Fowler ref:- 26/27 – N328 Steve.Fowler@northnorthants.gov.uk PKG/T26/764

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14

(DENFORD ROAD, RINGSTEAD & RINGSTEAD ROAD, DENDFORD)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC)  ORDER  2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that North Northamptonshire Council have made an Order the effect of which is to prohibit traffic from proceeding along those lengths of Denford Road, Ringstead and Ringstead Road, Denford as set out below.

LENGTHS OF ROADS TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: Those lengths of Denford Road, Ringstead and Ringstead Road, Denford from Spencer Road to Riverview Gardens.

REASON FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during carriageway coring.

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 roads will be restricted for up to 3 days.

ALTERNATIVE ROUTES: follow signage.

For further information please contact Steve Fowler ref:- 26/27 – N443 Steve.Fowler@northnorthants.gov.uk PKG/T26/767

Dated this 24th day of September 2026

KAMILA COULSON-PATEL

Director of Law & Governance (Monitoring Officer)     

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