Roadworks

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Key work and factsheets

LocationActivityPlanned dates
Station Road, IrthlingboroughTraffic management, long-term, road closedFor the foreseeable future
Kettering Road, GeddingtonAnti-skid workTo be confirmed

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Other work and factsheets

Key information about major works.

Construction of a new pedestrian and cycle access ramp

When

27 May 2025 to 28 August 2025

Where

Midland Road Junction with Washbrook Road and East Northamptonshire Greenway.

Traffic management

Phase 1 - 27 May 2025 to 28 August 2025 there will be footway closures, with pedestrian diversions on the East Northamptonshire Greenway footway.

Phase 2 - 2 June 2025 to 28 August 2025 there will be a full road closure at the junction of Midland Road and Washbrook Road.

Road closure as shown below. Road closure in solid red - Vehicles diversion route in solid blue - Pedestrian footway and cycle way closure in dotted red - Pedestrian and cycle way diversion route in dotted blue.

Map of Washbrook Ramp Scheme Rushden diversion

Emergency vehicles

2 June 2025 to 28 August 2025 there will be no access for emergency services to Midland Road from Washbrook Road, please follow diversion.

Residents and businesses

Access will be maintained for the duration of works via the approved diversion route.

Public transport

2 June 2025 to 28 August 2025 there will be no access for public transport to Midland Road from the Washbrook Road junction.

We will be carrying out a full resurfacing of the road

When

Monday 16 June to Friday 4 July 2025 - 7pm to 6am (road accessible as normal outside of these hours)

Traffic management

Road closure. No through route will be allowed. Please follow the diversion route. The road closure is shown in red, and the diversion is shown in blue.

Diversion of Elizabeth Street, Corby

Emergency vehicles

Please follow the diversion route, access will be maintained to residents on Elizabeth Street.

Residents and businesses

Please be assured that we aim to maintain access for residents and businesses. During working hours vehicle access will be restricted. However, we will have personnel on-site to assist where require, alternatively please contact us ahead of these works. We kindly ask that you allow extra time for your journeys and consult with the site manager should you require assistance.

There might be some occasional noise in the area during working hours, but we'll ensure it decreases after 11pm. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Public transport

Bus stops within the closure will be temporarily suspended. Bus companies have been notified. Please use alternative stops.

We will be signalising and resurfacing the junction

When

Monday 21 July to Monday 22 September 2025

Traffic management

Phase A - Monday 21 July to Friday 29 August - 24 hour closure on Higham Road and two way temporary traffic lights on the A6.

Phase B - Friday 29 August to Monday 22 September, Higham Road will remain closed, with two way temporary traffic lights on the A6 during working hours 8am to 5pm. Outside of these hours, the A6 will remain open.

The below map shows the area of the closure shown in red. The diversion route will be highlighted in blue.

A6 Burton Latimer/ Higham Road diversion

Emergency vehicles

We will try maintain access for emergency vehicles when safe to do so.

Residents, cyclists and businesses

There will be no access to Higham Road from the A6 during the works. For access into Burton Latimer please follow the diversion. Please allow extra time for your journeys and consult with the Site Manager should you require assistance.

Public transport

Bus services will be notified of the works and will make alternative arrangements. Please contact your local bus provider for further information.

Towaway vehicles

Parked vehicles in the works area will be towed by an approved contractor. Please do not park in the works zone.

We will be constructing a new tactile pedestrian crossing with a central refuge island, along with improved road markings

When

Tuesday 26 August 2025 to Friday 5 September 2025 (weekdays only) - 9:30am to 3:15pm

Traffic management

A full road closure will be implemented with a diversion route on the A5028 Station Road, Higham Ferrers between Simpson Avenue and Stanwick Road. The below map shows the area of the closure shown in red. The diversion route will be highlighted in blue.

A5028 Station Road Higham Ferrers diversion

Emergency vehicles

There will be access for emergency vehicles when safe to do so.

Residents and businesses

There will be vehicle access for residents or businesses during the closure hours. Please ask our on-site team and they will assist where possible. Please allow extra time for your journeys.

Public transport

Bus services will be notified of the works and will make alternative arrangements. Please contact your local bus provider for further information.

Towaway vehicles

Parked vehicles in the works area will be towed by an approved contractor. Please do not park in the works zone.

We will be undertaking vegetation clearance and surveys

When

Monday 8 September to Wednesday 10 September 2025.
Monday 22 September 2025.
Monday 6 October to Tuesday 7 October 2025.

Traffic management

A full road closure will be implemented during working hours. The below map shows the area of the closure shown in red. The diversion route will be highlighted in blue.

Main Street Cotterstock diversion

Emergency vehicles

There will be access for emergency vehicles when safe to do so.

Residents and businesses

There will be no vehicle access for residents or businesses during the closure hours. Please follow the diversion in place. Our on-site team will assist where possible. Please allow extra time for your journeys.

Public transport

Bus services will be notified of the works and will make alternative arrangements. Please contact your local bus provider for further information.

Towaway vehicles

Parked vehicles in the works area will be towed by an approved contractor. Please do not park in the works zone. 

We will be undertaking masonry repairs to the retaining wall, repoint and render copings

When

Monday 29 September to Friday 3 October.

Traffic management

Full road closure in working hours. The below map shows the area of the closure shown in red. The diversion route will be highlighted in blue.

Harringworth Road Wakerley diversion

Emergency vehicles

Access will be maintained where possible and when safe to do so. Emergency services will be notified of the road closure.

Residents and businesses

Please be assured that we aim to maintain access within the road closure. During working hours vehicle access will be restricted. However, we will have personnel on-site to assist where required. Please allow extra time for your journeys and consult with the Site Manager should you require assistance.

Public transport

Bus services will be notified of the works and will make alternative arrangements. Please contact your local bus provider for further information.

Towaway vehicles

Parked vehicles in the works area will be towed by an approved contractor. Please do not park in the works zone.

 

Last updated 04 September 2025