Major Northampton road closures announced for November and December - drivers warned of delays

The works will impact several routes across the town, including Walter Tull Way, Westcott Way, Southfield Avenue, Stimpson Avenue, Foxgrove Avenue, Candleford and Alfred Street - with closures lasting between one and five days depending on location.

One of the most notable closures will affect Walter Tull Way, between Edgar Mobbs Way and the entrance to the McDonald’s car park. The order is due to take effect on December 1, 2025, and could last for up to five days, although the 18-month order allows for works to be carried out intermittently if required.

The closure is needed to allow carriageway repairs, and the suggested diversion uses Weedon Road and Upton Way.

Westcott Way: One-day closure for repairs

Another short but significant closure will hit Westcott Way, between Draycott Close and Dulverton Road. This restriction is expected to last one day from December 4, 2025, with drivers diverted via Dulverton Road and Bridgewater Drive.

Several other Northampton streets will also be restricted for essential works:

Southfield Avenue (from Ransome Road to London Road):

Closure expected for one day, beginning November 17, 2025. Diversion via London Road and Ransome Road.

Stimpson Avenue (from Adnitt Road to Wellingborough Road):

One-day closure from November 18, 2025, to allow drainage works. Diversion via Wellingborough Road and Abington Avenue.

Scribers Drive, Upton (from Mill Pond Drive to High Street):

Restricted for one day from November 14, 2025, for manhole repairs. Diversion via Mill Pond Drive and High Street.

Foxgrove Avenue (from North Western Avenue to Kingsway):

One-day restriction from November 17, 2025, for manhole repairs. Diversion via Kingsway and North Western Avenue.

Candleford (from Lark Rise, 50 metres east):

Telecom works will require a two-day closure from November 19, 2025. Access will be maintained for residents.

Alfred Street (from Stockley Street to Billing Road):

One-day closure from November 21, 2025, for carriageway repairs. Diversion via St Edmunds Street, Wellingborough Road, Park Avenue South, Rushmere Road, Bedford Road and Cliftonville Road.

Several villages across West Northamptonshire will also be affected.

Little London, Silverstone:

Two-day closure from November 17, 2025, for carriageway repairs. Diversion via Brackley Road and Whittlebury Road.

Church Lane, Deanshanger:

Five-day closure from November 17, 2025, for structure repairs. Diversion via The Green, Stratford Road and High Street.

Banbury Lane, Rothersthorpe & Northampton (from Mumford Drive to Lockgate Road):

Closure running until December 2, 2025, for bridge structure repairs. A lengthy diversion route includes Kislingbury Road, Rothersthorpe Road, High Street, Harpole Road, Banbury Road, Weedon Road, Upton Valley Way North, Nectar Way and Upton Valley Way East.

Red House Lane, Hannington:

Three-day closure from November 25, 2025, for a new water connection. Diversion via A43, Holcot Lane and High Street.