Improvement works set to begin to improve Queen Eleanor Interchange
12 March 2025
Works are set to start on the long-awaited scheme to improve the Queen Eleanor Interchange in Northampton later this month.
West Northamptonshire’s Highways partner Kier Transportation will be starting the works, that will reduce congestion in the area, week commencing 31 March.
The Queen Eleanor interchange is a busy roundabout that joins the A45 trunk road with the A508 London Road, B526 Newport Pagnell Road and Hardingstone Lane. As traffic has increased over the years, the junction has struggled to keep up, and improvements are needed to make it more efficient.
The Council has worked closely with National Highway to develop a scheme to improve the junction to benefit residents and motorists for now and the future.
Temporary traffic management measures will be in place from the week of 31 March to ensure that carriageway widening, new traffic signs and signals, drainage works, and resurfacing can be carried out in a timely manner, with the scheme expected to be complete by the end of the year.
There will be lane closures on the Queen Eleanor roundabout, as well as on the road heading into Wootton Hall Park, with a full closure on the dedicated left-hand turn. A one-way system will be in place to minimise the impacts and motorist are advised to follow the signage.
Full roundabout closures will be necessary at times, these will occur at nighttime whilst it is less busy, and dates will be communicated prior to any closure across our channels. A full closure will be in place on the cul-de-sac on London Road.
The Council is engaging with local residents and businesses that may be impacted by the scheme works, access will be maintained at all times to properties and for emergency services, and during full closures, diversion routes will be in place.
“We are committed to improving road infrastructure to better serve people who live, work and visit West Northants. The Queen Eleanor Interchange is a busy junction that is no longer fit for purpose, and this scheme is crucial to reduce congestion and keep traffic moving.Cllr Phil Larratt, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport at WNC
"We know that as works progress, there will be significant delays for motorist and inconvenience to those who live in the area. We appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation during this period of improvement.”
“We look forward to starting these works, which will bring long-term road improvements to the region, enhancing connectivity and easing congestion for road users. We would like to thank motorists for their patience as we carry out these improvements and will do all we can to minimise disruption throughout the project.”Peter Ingram, contracts director at Kier Transportation
To keep up to date as this scheme progresses, please visit: Major highways projects | West Northamptonshire Council