Motorists are being warned to expect disruption across Northampton and West Northamptonshire over the coming weeks, with a series of temporary road closures and traffic restrictions planned for highways, bridge and utility works.

Among the biggest changes in Northampton is a temporary one-way system on Cotton End, where traffic will only be permitted to travel northbound between New South Bridge Road and Cattle Market Road while bridge repairs are carried out. The restriction is due to begin on August 24 and is expected to remain in place until September 25, with a signed diversion via Bridge Street, St Peter's Way, Towcester Road, Mereway and London Road.

Several other Northampton roads will also be affected by carriageway repairs during August.

St Edmunds Road will close between Victoria Road and Pytchley Street on August 18 for one day, while Marlborough Road, between Greenwood Road and Stanley Road, is scheduled to close on August 21. Christchurch Road, between Loyd Road and Wycliffe Road, will shut on August 25, and Whitehills Way, between Central Avenue and Whitehills Crescent, will close on August 26.

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Elsewhere in the town, Northampton Lane South will close between Manning Road and Moulton Way for up to two days from August 18 for carriageway repairs, while Eastern Avenue South is due to shut between Kingsthorpe Grove and Queensland Garden from August 13 for up to two days. Bostock Avenue will also close for a day from August 12 to allow a telecoms pole to be replaced, and cyclists will be temporarily prohibited from using Gold Street between Horsemarket and Bridge Street for up to three days from August 12 while replacement works take place.

West Northamptonshire Council said the temporary restrictions are needed to allow the works to be carried out safely. While the legal orders remain in force for up to 18 months, each restriction will only apply while the relevant works are taking place and signed diversions will be in place where required.