A6 to close Barton to Silsoe one night this week

Central Bedfordshire Council have made an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle, except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency, from proceeding along that length of A6 Silsoe to Barton which extends from the roundabout with Barton Road, Silsoe to the junction with Barton Road, Pulloxhill.
This temporary closure is required to enable carriageway patching work to be carried out in safety and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. Where possible access will be maintained to property and premises but may be restricted from time to time according to local signing.
It is expected that the works will take place for ONE NIGHT during the period between Monday 23rd and Thursday 26th August 2010 from 8:00pm to 6:00am.
The alternative routes available for vehicles affected by the Order are:-
Proceed south on the A6 and continue through Luton to the roundabout with the A505. Take the second exit and continue on the A505 through Dunstable to the junction with the A5. Turn right and continue on the A5 to the junction with the A5120. Turn right and continue on the A5120 through Houghton Regis and continuing through Toddington and Flitwick to the roundabout with the A507. Take the third exit and continue on the A507 to the roundabout with the A6. Take the third exit and continue on the A6 to site and vice versa.
The Order will come into operation on 23 August 2010 for a period of four months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier.
For further information please contact Central Bedfordshire Highways, Tel: 0300 300 8049
DATED 18 August 2010
Central Bedfordshire Council Basil Jackson
Technology House Assistant Director for Highways
239 Ampthill Road
Bedford MK42 9QQ