Motorists in Northampton are being warned to prepare for a series of road closures and traffic restrictions as West Northamptonshire Council carries out highways, drainage and utility works across the town this month.

Among the most significant schemes is the closure of Park Avenue South between Billing Road and Christchurch Road from June 22 as part of the next phase of the Abington Active Travel Scheme. The restrictions, which will include temporary one-way traffic and parking controls, are expected to remain in place until October 21 while highway improvements are carried out.

Several other Northampton roads are also set to be affected by short-term closures. Windrush Road in Spring Boroughs is due to close for up to three days from June 17 for new water connection works, while Boughton Green Road, Keswick Drive, Gladstone Road, Fieldmill Road, Vicarage Road, Penvale Road, Adams Avenue and Clarke Road will all face temporary restrictions for carriageway repairs, drainage works or utility projects over the coming weeks.

Meanwhile, West Northamptonshire Council is proposing a new toucan crossing on Mill Lane, near the junction with Nene Way in Dallington Grange, to accommodate a shared footway and cycleway. Residents have until July 2 to comment on the plans.

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The council is also proposing a permanent ban on right turns from Nene Way into Mill Lane at Dallington Grange. Officials say the measure would improve road safety and align with the existing one-way traffic arrangement on Mill Lane. Objections and representations must also be submitted by July 2.

Elsewhere, a temporary closure affecting part of Public Footpath LB5 in Upton has been extended until June 2027 while ongoing works continue and a permanent diversion application is processed. A separate closure affecting Public Footpath KN6 in Hardingstone has been extended until November 2026 to allow construction works to continue safely.