Traffic and Travel

Drivers are warned of delays on the A14.

Lanes closed on A14 as emergency services called to five vehicle collision

Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision in St Mary's Road, Kettering

New witness appeal following crash in St Mary's Road, Kettering

Here's a full list of road works and closures in and around Northampton currently

Here's a full list of all the major road works and closures in and around town

Stagecoach has taken over Uno bus services in Northampton.

Stagecoach takes over Uno bus routes as University launches new partnership

Rail strikes will affect services in Northamptonshire from December 1 to December 9.

How train passengers will be affected during week of national railway strikes

And five of them are expected to cause moderate delays – with motorists facing waits of between 10 minutes and half an hour.

30 road closures across West Northamptonshire to avoid this week

The Towcester Relief Road project team with Andrea Leadsom MP

Towcester relief road reaches key milestone

The M1 was closed between Junction 14 and 15. Photo: Motorway Cameras.

Car transporter driver dies at scene of M1 collision between Northampton and MK

Drivers are warned of long delays on the M1 near Daventry after a collision. Photo: Motorway Cameras.

Delays on M1 during morning rush hour due to collision and overturned vehicle

The M1 is closed between Junction 14 and 15. Photo: Motorway Cameras.

Air ambulance called to serious multi vehicle collision on the M1

The latest expected works list, with notes from National Highways, shows that eight closures already in place are expected to carry on this week:

32 road closures across West Northamptonshire this week

Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision in Harborough Road.

Pedestrian in his 50s taken to hospital after collision in Harborough Road

The first London Northwestern Class 730s on its way to Euston this week — but Northampton rail users must wait another year for the new trains to arrive Photo: @DownOnTheStour

New trains for Northampton delayed until late-2024

Traffic is heavy westbound on the A45

'Severe' delays on A45 heading westbound into Northampton

Police officers use an unmarked HGV to get an elevated position where they can see if drivers are committing offences.

Unmarked HGV used by police officers to spot 147 driving offences on M1

WNC has confirmed plans to improve cycle and pedestrian routes around the Abington Park Area will start in 2024. Here's what the Billing Road/Rushmere Road junction will look like.

Construction start date revealed for £1m scheme to improve cycling and walking
Major changes will be made to four busy roads in town

Harpole residents are unhappy with the condition of a main road into the village and are calling on the council to fix it

Residents slam council over 'disgraceful' village road full of huge potholes

Drivers in and around West Northamptonshire will have 35 National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

35 road closures in place across West Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS), as well as East Midlands Ambulance Service all attended the scene of the crash on St Peter’s Way near the Carlsberg brewery on Friday.

Man left trapped in vehicle following crash on major route

Paasengers board a RyanAir flight at East Midlands Airport

Passenger numbers 'are soaring at East Midlands Airport'

From October 2017 until the present, WNC has installed temporary traffic lights over the rail line bridge in Bugbrooke Road for a total cost of £222,668.31.

More than £220,000 taxpayers’ money spent on Bugbrooke temporary traffic lights

Bus operator Stagecoach is rolling out 14 new low-emission double-deckers on two key routes in Northampton

Cleaner, greener Stagecoach buses running on key routes across Northampton

Residents have highlighted safety issues with Knock Lane, a country road connecting the A508 at Roade to Blisworth.

Northants road “lethal” as ongoing roadworks force drivers on unsuitable routes

Farthinghoe is notorious for its severe bends including one that is a bottleneck that has caused countless traffic problems

Northamptonshire village should get HS2 roads money, says community leader

The incident happened at 11.20am today (Tuesday, November 7) in Sandhills Road (left), just off the Harborough Road North (right).

Pedestrian hospitalised following 'serious collision' with black car

Bants Lane/Chiltern Avenue roadworks have been postponed

Major roadworks set to affect thousands of motorists have been POSTPONED

The incident happened in London Road, Far Cotton. Photo: Chris Flavin-Sweeney

Overturned lorry caused traffic delays on main road in Northampton
Thankfully, nobody is believed to have sustained any life threatening injuries

Andrew Lewer MP for Northampton South

Northampton to Market Harborough Railway reopening - Positive Ministerial Reply

Drivers are warned of delays on the A14.

Overturned caravan following collision causing delays on the A14 near Kettering

The A5 is closed between Crick and Watford Gap.

A5 closed in both directions due to 'serious multi vehicle' collision

The M1 was closed in Northamptonshire after a collision.

Driver reported after he was spotted filming collision which closed M1

Drivers are advised to avoid St Andrew's Road.

Main road in Northampton blocked after single vehicle collision

The footpath in Cotton End has been fenced off since Friday (September 22)

Landlord who closed off footpath rejects council's £74k offer to buy back land

Northamptonshire bus operator Stagecoach is shortlisted for national awards

Stagecoach Northampton depot in running for national bus award

Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision in Raunds

Pedestrian taken to hospital with serious injuries after collision in Raunds

Connecting people with places

Celebrating a lifeline across West Northamptonshire

Drivers are warned to avoid the M1 near Northampton.

Rush hour delays on the M1 near Northampton after multi-vehicle collision

The incident happened at the Barleymov roundabout near Brackley.

Woman taken to hospital after collision where driver left the scene

The Wickes safety truck named in honour of Julie May

Road safety truck named in honour of police officer’s mum who died in A6 crash

Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash

Witness appeal after two-vehicle crash on A6 bypass at Desborough

Drivers in and around West Northamptonshire will have 39 National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

Here are 39 major road closures in and around Northampton in the next two weeks

The incident happened at the Watford Gap junction of the A5.

Woman taken to hospital after three vehicle collision on A5 in Northamptonshire

Drivers are warned of delays on the A428 in Northamptonshire.

Main road into Northampton closed during morning rush hour after collision

The collision happened on Banbury Lane between Pattishall and Rothersthorpe.

Man in his 20s taken to hospital via air ambulance after collision

Some incidences of parking outside CCS on Wooldale Road recently

Parents at busy Northampton school slammed for 'extremely dangerous' parking

Engineers at work on the first arch for the Greatworth green tunnel in September 2023.

Proposal to build 'international' train station near Northampton gains momentum

Luton Airport fire. Photo courtesy of Molly Bullard

Video shows major fire at Luton Airport car park as flights are suspended

The fire at Luton Airport Terminal Car Park 2

Luton Airport flights suspended until 3pm after major fire in car park

Possible speed camera locations are listed on the Northamptonshire Police website.

34 roads in and around Northampton where speed cameras could be parked

St Michael's Road is closed in Northampton town centre. Photo: Logan MacLeod.

Busy road in town centre closed as Anglian Water deals with mains repair

The site, which recently sold for £3.2million, was the 'backbone' of Northampton's boot and shoe industry in its heyday, according to Northampton Transport Heritage group

Take a look at 17 incredible photos of former bus depot and tram car shed

A 48-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a four vehicle collision on the A43 near Towcester.

Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after four vehicle collision on A43

'Significant' milestones have been reached on the NWRR including the installation of this bridge near Kentstone Close, Kingsthorpe

Multi-million pound relief road makes 'significant' step towards completion

A multi-vehicle collision caused delays on the M1 near Northampton, but thankfully, no injuries were reported.

Long delays on M1 near Northampton after multi-vehicle collision

The 1.1mile section is from Overstone Gate to the Sywell/Holcot roundabout on the A43

Mile of A43 dual carriageway given funding after HS2 U-turn