West Northamptonshire Council Announces Progress on Sandy Lane Relief Road Completion

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is pleased to announce significant progress in the development of the Sandy Lane Relief Road.

Following a successful collaboration with Miller Homes and Vistry Homes, the northern section of the road opened to motorists in summer 2024. Progress to accelerate the completion of the remaining route to the A4500 junction, which was forecast to be opened no sooner than 2027 once a developer had been identified, is very close to being confirmed with works due on site in the coming weeks.

WNC continues to work closely with Homes England to finalise agreements. Construction work is expected to commence early in the new year, paving the way for a timely opening of the road to traffic.

Cllr Phil Larratt, WNC Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, expressed his enthusiasm about the advancements. "We are committed to improving transport infrastructure in our area, and the Sandy Lane Relief Road is a vital part of that vision. By collaborating with Homes England, we are making significant strides towards not only opening the northern section over the summer but also ensuring that the full route will be operational by spring 2025, much earlier than initially planned. This development will greatly benefit our community by easing traffic congestion and improving connectivity.

"It is also an important leg of the continuing development of road infrastructure to the west and north of the town which includes the new road at Harlestone Firs as part of the Persimmon development and the recently completed North West Relief Road. The complete route from A4500 Weedon Road to A5199 Welford Road is expected to be opened during 2025 reducing congestion in many of these communities."

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