Road closures for Luton's Bonfire Night, Remembrance events and Christmas lights

The closures will affect roads around Wardown Park, Marsh Farm, the town centre and Stopsley, with some parking bays also suspended.

We’ve taken a look at the public notices to bring you the full list.

Marsh Farm fireworks – November 5

Road closures are planned from 4pm to 9pm on Thursday, November 5, for the Marsh Farm fireworks display. The affected roads are Denham Close, Morris Close, Northwell Drive and Wexham Close.

Traffic will be diverted via Stockholm Way, Wauluds Bank Drive and The Moakes.

Parking bays on Northwell Drive will be suspended for the duration of the closures.

Luton fireworks display – November 7

Road closures will be in place from 4pm to 9pm on Saturday, November 7, for Luton’s fireworks display.

The affected roads and streets include Alwyn Close, Bowling Green Lane, Clarendon Road, Cromwell Hill, Earls Meade, Frederick Street, Greenside Park, Havelock Road, Havelock Rise, Knights Field, Mussons Path, Reginald Street, The Wickets, Trowbridge Gardens, Wardown Crescent, Wensleydale and William Street.

Sections of New Bedford Road, between Cromwell Hill and Cromwell Road, and Old Bedford Road, between Cromwell Hill and Stockingstone Road, will also be closed.

The diversion route will run via Stockingstone Road and New Bedford Road. Parking bays on Old Bedford Road will be suspended while the closures are in place.

Remembrance commemorations – November 8

Road closures will affect Marsh Road on Sunday, November 8, for a Remembrance commemoration, with the whole length of the road closed from 9.30am until noon.

Traffic will be diverted via Waller Avenue, Dunstable Road, Oakley Road, Poynters Road, Leagrave High Street, High Street and Grange Avenue.

Closures will also affect roads around Luton Town Hall for a separate Remembrance commemoration taking place between 9.30am and noon.

The affected roads include Alma Street, Castle Street, Castle Street Roundabout, Church Street between St Mary's and Park Street West, Flowers Way, George Street, Gordon Street, Manchester Street, Peel Street, Vicarage Street and Wellington Street between Stuart Street and George Street.

New Bedford Road, between Alma Street and Manchester Street, Park Street West, between Park Street and Flowers Way, and Upper George Street, between Wellington Street and Gordon Street, will also be closed.

No diversion route will be available.

Stopsley Remembrance commemoration – November 11

St Thomas' Road in Stopsley will be closed from 10.45am until 11.30am on Wednesday, November 11, for a Remembrance commemoration.

The closure will affect the section on the west side of the war memorial traffic island at its junction with Hitchin Road. No diversion route will be available.

Luton Christmas lights switch-on – November 21

Road closures will be in place in the town centre from 9am until 8pm on Saturday, November 21, for the Christmas lights switch-on.

The affected roads are George Street, Upper George Street between Wellington Street and Gordon Street, Manchester Street, Wellington Street between Stuart Street and George Street, and Peel Street. No diversion route will be available for these closures.

Luton Borough Council said the temporary traffic order was intended to improve public safety during the events. The council said the closures would end when the relevant events had finished if this was earlier than the stated times.

Access to properties will be maintained where it can be done safely, and signed diversions will be provided where available. For more information visit the public notice portal website.