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Temp traffic lights up for no reason

Reported via desktop in the Temporary Traffic Lights category anonymously at 12:31, Wed 3 September 2025

Sent to North Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 8113096.

02/09/25 approx 1730pm , traffic backed up for miles along A45 , ditchford lane and masefield drive. no work taking place, no sign of work taking place,just temp lights and a man sitting in a van alone, looking at his phone. why put up lights and cause chaos when work isnt ready to start ? i went past this morning at 0630am , temp lights still up, again ,nothing happening, no one there at all.

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  • If you believe that your concerns are an emergency (such as flooding, highway obstructions fallen trees), please call 0300 126 3000, Monday to Friday (9.00 to 17.00). Outside these hours, please call 01604 651074.

    Posted by North Northamptonshire Council at 12:31, Wed 3 September 2025

  • Thank you for reporting a fault. Officers will now investigate the concerns and this may take up to 5 working days. If you believe that your concerns are urgent then please phone us.

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by North Northamptonshire Council at 12:31, Wed 3 September 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (No Action Necessary) - For more information about our services, please visit https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/ parking-roads-and-transport
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    Good morning. Thank you for your enquiry. The temporary traffic signals have now been removed and your concerns have been passed onto the contractor.

    State changed to: No further action

    Posted by North Northamptonshire Council at 09:30, Thu 4 September 2025

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