Drivers warned to expect delays for SIX WEEKS while works goes on at busy junction near Northampton station

Job starts on Monday to renew signals at Spencer Bridge Road crossroads with St Andrew's Road
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Drivers are being warned to expect delays at a busy Northampton town centre junction for SIX WEEKS from Monday.

Improvement work gets under way at the crossroads of Spencer Bridge Road and St Andrew's Road with just one lane open in all four directions and temporary traffic lights.

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Northamptonshire Highways and partners KierWSP will be upgrading the traffic signals, renewing pedestrian crossing points and resurfacing until May 5.

Work starts on Monday at the junction of St Andrew's Road and Spencer Bridge RoadWork starts on Monday at the junction of St Andrew's Road and Spencer Bridge Road
Work starts on Monday at the junction of St Andrew's Road and Spencer Bridge Road

The schedule includes a full closure of the junction overnight for one week between April 19 and April 23.

A KeirWSP spokesman said: "When programming works such as these, we consider the impact on all pedestrians and road users and plan our works to minimise disruption.

"We do understand the closures will be inconvenient but works can only be completed safely and efficiently with this in place.

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"Access to businesses and to the train station will be maintained at all times but please allow extra time for your journey as there may be delays.

"Marshals will be on site to help pedestrians and temporary push button crossing points will be in place.

"We hope any inconvenience will be tolerated for the duration of the works as this scheme will significantly improve the area."

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