Drivers in West Northamptonshire are being warned to expect a series of road closures this October as council works are carried out in several villages.

West Northamptonshire Council has confirmed temporary traffic orders that will see roads shut for varying durations while essential telecoms, electrical connections and traffic calming measures are completed.

Hinton Road, Woodford Halse will be closed from the entrance to Gravel Farm Barn to Hinton Manor Close for telecom works. The closure is due to begin on October 20, 2025 and is expected to last for five days. A signed diversion will take traffic via Station Road, School Street, Church View, Scrivens Hill, Byfield Road and Phipps Road.

In Kilsby, Rugby Road between the A5 and Hall Close will be shut from October 6, 2025 while new electrical connections are installed. The works are expected to take one week, with diversions via North Street, Main Road, Malt Mill Green and the A5.

Road closures are in place in October across West Northamptonshire

placeholder image — Road closures are in place in October across West Northamptonshire

Motorists in Watford face longer disruption as Main Street and Station Road will close between Church Street and the rear exit of the M1 services. The order comes into effect on October 6, 2025, with restrictions expected to remain in place until October 17, 2025 while traffic calming measures are put in. Diversions will take traffic along West Haddon Road, Watford Road, Station Road, High Street, Guilsborough Road, the A428 and the A5.

Finally, Stowe Road in Preston Capes will be closed for one day on October 9, 2025 for telecom works. The closure will cover the stretch from Maidford Road for 150 metres, with diversions signed via Preston Capes Road, Everdon Road, Maidford Road and Farthingstone Road.

All restrictions will only apply when road signs are displayed on site.

This public notice was published on the Public Notice Portal.