Published: 14 June 2026
Cllr Danny Moody attended the West Northants HS2 Liaison Group meeting on 09 June 2026. There is a lot happening right on our doorstep over the next few weeks that will impact your commute, including:
🗓️ A43 Overbridge Closures: Traffic will permanently move onto the new bridge by the end of July! To make the switch, the A43 Southbound will be closed from 8 PM Friday 10th July to 7 AM Sunday 12th July (avoiding the Grand Prix). The Northbound closure will follow. (Don’t worry about the “Spring 2027” road signs—that’s just for final off-road landscaping!)
⚠️ Radstone Road Bridge Safety Review: Following its April opening, we’ve raised concerns about speeding (60mph limit), the hidden Radstone village junction, and unmarked cycle paths. WNC and EKFB have actioned an urgent safety review and meeting to address this. Note: Deferred water main works will mean a full closure here for a few weeks in early 2027.
💨 B4525 Greatworth T: Good news—the complex water utility works are finished, reducing traffic light delays! Bad news—the dust has been awful. EKFB has been firmly told to get the water bowsers out to stop the blinding dust clouds during dry spells.
🌳 Helmdon Successes: Construction is well underway on a wide “Green Bridge” near Radstone across the Old Great Central Disused Railway line to reconnect our local footpaths. Plus, a big thank you to the HS2 team for installing the fantastic new security fencing at Acorns!
👉 For the full details on diversions, upcoming utility closures, and the ongoing speed limit reviews, read the full report on the Helmdon Parish Council’s HS2 webpage