Roads Surrounding New Town Christmas Fayre - Temporary Road Closures

THE BOROUGH OF LUTON
(NEW TOWN CHRISTMAS FAYRE)
(TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES)
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 5th December 2026 for a period of 1 day or when the proposed event has 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:
New Town Street from its junction with Latimer Road to its junction with May Street. Diversion route via Surrey Street, Cambridge Street, New Town Street, Strathmore Avenue, Cowper Street, New Town Street. Anticipated date and times of closure 5th December 2026, 11am to 6.30pm.
Albert Road from its junction with Surrey Street to its junction with Hibbert Street. Diversion route via May Street, Baker Street, Strathmore Avenue, Cowper Street, New Town Street. Anticipated date and times of closure 5th December 2026, 11am to 6.30pm.
New Town Road the whole length. Diversion route via Latimer Road, Park Viaduct, Castle Street, London Road, Hibbert Street. Anticipated date and times of closure 5th December 2026, 11am to 6.30pm.

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 enhance the safety of the public attending New Town Christmas Fayre event. 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

11th November 2026
Highway Services Manager
Building 14, Central Depot
Kingsway, Luton LU4 8AU