An important section of the A505 leading up to London Luton Airport has been closed for essential roadworks.
The maintenance work is intended to improve the condition of the stretch connecting Luton to the town of Hitchin – but it will significantly impede night-time travel to the airport.
Work on Beech Hill will be carried out under a convoy system that will allow traffic to bypass at a restricted ten mph speed limit.
Offley Hill will be entirely closed, however, with a clearly-signed diversion route running via Offley bypass, Beech Hill, Lilley Bottom, Hollybush Hill and Luton Road.
All affected side-roads will also have their junctions with the A505 closed.
Commenting on the need for the roadworks, county councillor Stuart Pile told The Comet: “With a busy road like the A505 – which is an important route for traffic to Luton Airport – it’s vital that we keep the road well maintained.
“We aim to complete these works with the least possible disruption to road users, which is why the work is being done in two phases, with the bulk of the work taking place overnight.”
