Works progressing on Sandy Lane Relief Road to improve connectivity

10 March 2025

The much-anticipated completion of a new road that will ease congestion and improve connectivity for residents is nearing its final stages.

Works, carried out by West Northamptonshire Council’s Highways Partner Kier Transportation, to finish the southern section of the Sandy Lane Relief Road to the A4500 junction started in February following collaboration with Homes England.

This follows the northern part of the road opening to motorists in the summer of last year and forms part of the Council’s wider investment into road infrastructure across the area.

Lane closures are in place on the A4500 between Sandy Lane roundabout and Upton Valley Way North until Friday, 4 April, so that this crucial project can be completed to bring benefits to residents for years to come.

We understand that this may cause some temporary delays to motorists and would like to thank people for their patience over the coming weeks.

“It was great to visit the Sandy Lane Relief Road site last week to see how well work is progressing on this vital project to provide better connectivity to local communities and provide relief to places such as Harpole and Duston. We are on track to open the entire route to motorists later this Spring, much earlier than originally planned. We know that the current lane closures on the A4500 will cause some delays and appreciate people’s patience whilst the works are completed. I'd also like to thank Homes England for their collaboration in bringing forward the delivery of the road.”Cllr Adam Brown, Leader of the Council

“Works are progressing well with the Sandy Lane Relief Road, we have worked collaboratively with West Northamptonshire Council throughout to ensure customers are at the heart of delivery. We are pleased to work on projects that will support our communities, and we look forward to the road opening later this spring.”Edith Shah, general manager at Kier Transportation

Residents can keep up to date with highways projects in West Northants on the Council's website.