Drivers face five-month Kettering town centre road closure
A main road through Kettering town centre could be closed to through traffic for up to five months.
A traffic order has been published by North Northamptonshire Council which will “prohibit traffic from proceeding along that length of Lower Street, Kettering, from Railway View to Windsor Gardens”.
The reason for the restriction has been given as “for safety during HV ducting works”.
This typically involves the installation of protective, specialized conduits underground to house and secure power cables carrying high-load electricity.
The proposed order will come into effect on Saturday, March 28, and the council says it is expected that the road will be restricted for up to five months.
Drivers have been advised to follow signs for alternative routes, which will likely impact on Northfield Avenue and connecting roads.
Other upcoming road closures in the north of the county include:
Burghley Drive, Corby: From Oakley Road to Brayford Avenue.
The restriction is required for safety during telecoms works.
The proposed order will come into effect on March 30. It is expected that the road will be restricted for up to two days.
Proposed alternative routes are the A6014 and Cecil Drive.
Victoria Street, Earls Barton: From number 32 to number 42.
The restriction is required for safety during water pipe repair works.
The proposed order will come into effect on March 30. It is expected that the road will be restricted for up to three days.
Proposed alternative routes are Wellingborough Road, Prince Street and North Road.
Stamford Road, Stanion/Geddington: From Oakley Road to Geddington.
The restriction is required for safety during surface dressing patching.
The proposed order will come into effect on March 30. It is expected that the road will be restricted for up to two nights (8pm to 6am).
Proposed alternative routes are the A6003, A43 and A6183.
Uppingham Road, Corby: Between the A427 roundabout and Vian Way.
The restriction is required for safety during surface dressing patching.
The proposed order will come into effect on March 27. It is expected that the road will be restricted for one night (8pm to 6am).
Proposed alternative routes are the A6116, A6186 and A427.
Arnhill Road, Gretton: From Maltings Road to Hardwick Road.
The restriction is required for safety during telecoms works.
The proposed order will come into effect on March 19. It is expected that the road will be restricted for up to five days.
Proposed alternative routes are Arnhill Road, High Street and Maltings Road.
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