Drivers across West Northamptonshire are being warned of a series of temporary road closures and restrictions later this month as essential water and highway repair works get under way.

West Northamptonshire Council has confirmed that several roads in villages around Northampton, as well as routes in the Daventry district, will be affected by works beginning from January 19, 2026. The closures are being made under Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to allow repairs to be carried out safely.

In Guilsborough, part of High Street will be closed from the junction with Coton Road for around three days from January 19 while water pipe repairs are completed. Drivers will be diverted via Guilsborough Hill, Creaton Road, Hollowell Road, the A5199 and Nortoft.

Further disruption is expected in the Boddington area. Banbury Road in Upper Boddington will close from the junction with Claydon Road for around 200 metres, also from January 19, for sluice valve repairs. A separate closure on Banbury Road in Boddington itself is scheduled to begin on January 26, with the road shut for up to eight weeks to allow a water main to be decommissioned.

A number of roads will be closed around Northampton and Daventry later this month. Library picture (Photo by BuildPix/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images)

placeholder image — A number of roads will be closed around Northampton and Daventry later this month. Library picture (Photo by BuildPix/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images)

In Barby, sections of Rugby Road and Onley Lane will close from January 26 for up to eight weeks as contractors replace around one kilometre of water mains. Signed diversion routes will be in place, although motorists are advised to allow extra time for journeys.

Another village affected is Welton, where Welton Lane will be closed for around three days from January 26 to allow repairs to be carried out near Cold Manor Court.

Meanwhile, in Daventry, cyclists are being advised of a temporary restriction on London Road, where a section of the cycle lane near The Slade has been closed from January 9 for around three days due to repairs to a sunken chamber. Cyclists are being directed to use London Road during the works.

The council said all closures will be clearly signed on site and will only be enforced while work is taking place. Diversion routes have been agreed to minimise disruption, but delays are likely, particularly during peak travel times.

Anyone needing further information about the works can contact West Northamptonshire Council on 01604 651072, quoting the relevant reference number.