Next weekend sees the worst congestion yet with Airport Way closed from Junction 10A of the M1. The diversion route will be via Luton town centre. I wonder how many people will miss their flights that weekend?
I can’t believe the division route that has been chosen. Surly a better route would have been the old access route to the airport before Airport Way was built which is via Cutenhoe Road so avoiding the town centre.
From the airports website.
Warning: Road closure & traffic disruption on approach to London Luton Airport
04 April 2007
Important information for the Airport's local communities, passengers and staff. Friday 13th - Monday 16th April 2007
As part of the ongoing works to the East Luton Corridor Improvement Scheme, the bridge spanning Park Street is to be widened to enable the A1081/A505 Airport Way to be upgraded to dual carriageway standards.
In order to carry out this work it will be necessary to close the A1081 Airport Way from the M1 at Junction 10a up to the roundabout at Gypsy Lane from 10pm on Friday 13th April until 5am on Monday 16th April.
A diversionary route will operate along London Road, Castle Street, Park Viaduct and Gypsy Lane. Diversion signs will be in place and advance notice signs will be positioned.
Access from M1 Junction 10a will be possible as far as the slip road into Capability Green Business Park.
The closure of the A1081 Airport Way will seriously affect access to London Luton Airport and will cause significant traffic congestion in the local area, particularly at peak times.
Passengers are advised to expect delays for the duration of these works and are strongly advised to leave additional travel time to get to London Luton Airport.
London Luton Airport is unable to specify the additional amount of travel time required when coming to the Airport.
Local residents and business partners are advised to expect congestion around the Airport and should allow extra time or use alternative routes.