Lane closure on A43 near Kettering due to road repairs in the area
Road repairs are currently ongoing on the A43 near Kettering, with delays expected.
The westbound route of the A43 between the A14 at Rothwell Road, and the Rockingham Road roundabout connecting to the A43 has been affected by road repairs.
The road, which is a key route between Kettering and Corby, will be closed until approximately 4.30pm today (January 30). Drivers can expect delays through Kettering town centre while the A43 repairs are ongoing.
A report submitted to North Northamptonshire Highways on January 16 reads: “All along this stretch of the A43 there are deep potholes, which are deep enough to cause wheel damage and are positioned directly in the natural line of travel for vehicles.”
Another, submitted on Monday (January 26) reads: “The numerous potholes on this road have been getting worse and worse. There is now about 5 that are causing people to swerve as hitting them would be absolutely detrimental to car and tyre health. It is a huge safety risk.”