Have your say over plans for Crawley Green Road and Vauxhall Way junction in Luton

Plans include shared walking and cycling routes around the junction, signal-controlled pedestrian crossings on all approaches and exit lanes, two-way segregated cycle tracks between the junction and Queen Elizabeth School, extending the 30mph zone by approximately 150 metres north and south of the junction and a no-exit restriction from Saywell Road onto Crawley Green Road.

The proposals form part of a wider Vauxhall Way upgrades programme, a phased series of improvements the council says will future-proof one of Luton’s most important transport corridors amid major devlopments including the expansion of London Luton Airport, the Luton Gateway project on the former Vauxhall site and new housing.

Residents can find out more about the plans and complete the survey online at keepinglutonmoving.commonplace.is

There will also be two drop-in sessions with the chance to speak to the consultation team – on Saturday, September 19 from 11am to 1pm at Raynham Way Community Centre, and on Monday, September 21 from 6pm to 8pm at High Town Gym and Wellbeing Centre.

Councillor Javeria Hussain, cabinet member for public realm and sustainable transport, said: “Crawley Green Road and Vauxhall Way are important routes for people travelling around our town, and we know that congestion and safety at this junction are important issues.

“As Luton continues to grow, we need to make sure our transport network can cope. These proposals would make significant improvements to the junction itself, while making it safer and more reliable for everyone who uses it.

“We want to hear from as many people as possible in this consultation. Whether you live locally, work in the area or simply travel through the junction, your views matter and will help shape the final designs.”

The consultation is open until Sunday, October 4 – with construction expected to start in 2027 if planning approval is granted.