A422 Closed at Farthinghoe

The A422 is closed from the recycling centre junction to New Road junction just outside Farthinghoe, in both directions. Due to recent rapid and significant deterioration, the bridge is not capable of taking any traffic due to the structural concerns and will be closed until the end of the year.

Roadworks A5 Towcester

From end of July for approx. 4 months. There will be periods in which sections of the A5 will be closed in both directions for 24 hours.

The work will be carried out in phases starting near Aldi and Tesco, through the town centre, finishing near Marlow Road.

Through traffic heading south along the A5 will be diverted south at the Tove roundabout along A43 to the A413 Whittlebury turning, then east at Cow Pastures and back on to the A5.

Northbound traffic will be diverted north at the Stony Stratford roundabout along the A508 into Northampton and on to the M1 or Mereway Ring Road, then south back towards Towester via the A43.

The timing of the closures on the A5 will vary and motorists should pay close attention to any signage.

For more information contact Mike Healy, Public Liaison Officer (PLO) who can be reached via 07964 114623 or infoA5towcesterhighstreet@forkers.com.

Brackley Tesco recycling site closed

SNC has closed the recycling facilities provided at the Oxford Road Tesco in Brackley. This follows persistent problems with fly-tipping and illegal use by businesses.