Closure of busy Milton Keynes road causes traffic chaos

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    There are two road closures currently in place in the Newport Pagnell area of Milton Keynes, causing travel chaos.

    The A509, London Road, is closed from Tickford Roundabout for two weeks while water works take place.

    MK Council state the closure is in place to enable Anglian Water to carry out new connection works from 18th July 2022 – 5th August 2022.

    The busy road is used as a major route for motorists in rush hour getting to and from work.

    It comes as another busy Newport Pagnell road is closed for several months. Tickford Bridge in Newport Pagnell is also closed for essential repairs and maintenance works between July and November.

    READ AGAIN - Historic bridge in Newport Pagnell to close for repairs and maintenance work

    Milton Keynes Council is carrying out repair and maintenance works on Tickford Bridge between July 4th to November 4th.

    During this time period, the road will be closed to all traffic with a diversion route in place.

    Due to the bridge being a Grade I Ancient Scheduled Monument, any works require months of planning and government approval.

    Tickford Bridge, which goes over the River Ouzel in Newport Pagnell is one of the only cast iron bridges in Britain which still carries road traffic, it is also the oldest bridge in Milton Keynes - built in 1810.

    Currently, diversion routes are in place on the A422 and Newport Pagnell High Street.

    READ AGAIN - Historic bridge in Newport Pagnell to close for repairs and maintenance work

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