West Northamptonshire: Stowe Road, Preston Capes - Temporary Prohibition of Through Traffic

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14
 (STOWE ROAD, PRESTON CAPES)
(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 Stowe Road, Preston Capes as set out below.

LENGTH OF ROAD TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: That length of Stowe Road, Preston Capes from the junction of Banbury Lane to Longwell – Maidford Road for 600 metres north.

REASON FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required for safety during new connection works.

PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The proposed Order will come into effect on 30th November 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 19 days.

ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: use Preston Capes Road, Everdon Road, Maidford Road, Farthingstone Road, Preston Capes Road and Maidford Road.

For further information please contact Gary Thorp ref:- 26/27 –
W701 regulations@westnorthants.gov.uk PKG/T26/1019

Dated this 5th day of November 2026

SARAH HALL,
Corporate Director of Law and Governance (MO)