Many motorists are facing delays in Northampton due to ongoing road and gas works across the town.
With several major roads affected, including Harborough Road, Kettering Road, Park Avenue North, Billing Road, and various parts of the A4500, traffic control measures such as road closures and multi-way signals are in place.
These disruptions are expected to continue for the coming days and weeks, causing significant delays.
There have also been various reports across multiple sites in recent months regarding faulty temporary traffic lights. This newspaper previously reported on issues in Main Road, Duston, where malfunctioning lights caused added chaos for motorists.
For more details on the specific works and affected areas, click through our gallery.
5. Road and gas works cause delays in Northampton
Gas works by Cadent in Harborough Road, just after Whitehills towards Boughton, are causing traffic delays. The works started on January 27 and are expected to run until February 7. Two-way traffic signals are in place for traffic control. Photo: Google
6. Road and gas works cause delays in Northampton
The A508 in Kingsthorpe was closed from Wednesday, January 31 to Sunday, February 2, for three consecutive overnight resurfacing works, causing major disruption in the area. The works, carried out by West Northamptonshire Council, led to significant delays and diversions throughout the affected period. Photo: Google
7. Road and gas works cause delays in Northampton
Overnight carriageway resurfacing works started in Kettering Road, from Tudor Road to Hillcrest Avenue, on January 31 and will finish on Thursday (February 6). The road will is closed from 8pm to 6am. The works are being carried out by Kier on behalf of WNC. Photo: Google
8. Road and gas works cause delays in Northampton
Overnight carriageway resurfacing works, carried out by Kier for West Northamptonshire Council, are taking place on Park Avenue North, from Broadmead Avenue to Lindsay Avenue, from January 31 to Thursday (February 6). The road is closed from 8pm to 6am, with delays expected. Photo: Google