Road closures and traffic management
Wheat Street Junction
Wheat Street works began as planned on 5 May 2026 and are anticipated to be completed by Winter 2026-27.
Further works will be carried out in advance of commencement of the Leicester Road Gyratory Scheme, and updates regarding this will be shared in due course.
Road and footway closures and diversion routes
The plans below show the road and footway closures with diversion routes which will come into force at specific times during the works.
For everyone’s safety please ensure the diversion routes, which will be sign posted, are strictly followed.
Please accept our sincere apologies in advance as we understand the following closures may cause some inconvenience.
Update 24 August 2026
Collaborative working with MUA Electricity Limited
Please be advised that during the week commencing 24 August 2026 only, our teams will be working collaboratively with MUA Electricity Limited, who will be undertaking works in the vicinity of our scheme under a separate southbound lane closure on Vicarage Street.
These works are required to install a new electricity service ahead of our planned footway resurfacing works. These works will also support a new school development in the area.
We anticipate that the impact on traffic will be minimal, but please ensure you plan your journey carefully to avoid any delays.
Justice Walk/Wheat Street Mini-roundabout
Closure dates:
- 4 September to 7 September
- 18 September to 21 September
Information: The above listed weekend road closures will take place from 8pm Friday night until up to 4am Monday morning.
Wheat Street from its junction with Bond Gate and Bridge Street will be closed along with the entire length of Justice Walk to its junction with Church Street.
Diversion route:
Vehicles will be diverted via Vicarage Street to continue journey’s north, with journeys to the south largely unaffected.
People walking can continue to use the footway on the east side of Vicarage Street, using the signalised crossings.
Justice Walk/Wheat Street Mini-roundabout diversion plan (PNG, 475KB)
Wheat Street (East of Vicarage Street)
Closure date: 5 May 2026 to mid-winter 2026-27
Information: Wheat Street (East of Vicarage Street) will be closed to traffic between its junction with Vicarage Street and the Orchard Street car park.
Orchard Street car park and courts remain open. Vehicles must follow the signed diversion via Church Street.
Wheat Street (East of Vicarage Street) (JPEG, 488KB)
Diversion route:
Diversion in effect: 5 May 2026 to mid-winter 2026-27
Diversion route:
Vehicles arriving or exiting the Wheat Street area to the west of Vicarage Street will need to use Regent Street or King Edward Road / Church Street.
Pedestrians are unaffected, but please follow signed footway routes.
Key: Vehicular diversion route in yellow.
Wheat Street (East of Vicarage Street) – Diversion Route (JPEG, 480KB)
Vicarage Street Footway Closure
Closure date: 5 May 2026 to mid-winter 2026-27
Information:
The eastern footway on Vicarage Street will be closed to pedestrians.
Appropriate diversion routes will be signposted and pedestrian barriers erected on site from the date of closure.
People walking are to use the footway on the other side of the road, using the signalised crossings.
Wheat Street (West of Vicarage Street) including Justice Walk Car Park
Closure date: 5 May 2026 to mid-winter 2026-27
Information:
Wheat Street (West of Vicarage Street) will be closed to pedestrians and vehicles.
There will be no access through Justice Walk Car Park which was closed on 7 April 2026.
Diversion route:
Pedestrians will need to use Vicarage Street, Church Street and Justice Walk for journeys to the south of the closure.
Pedestrians will need to use Vicarage Street, Leicester Road, Bond Street and Wheat St for journeys to the north of the closure.
Diversion routes will be signposted on site.
Wheat Street (West of Vicarage Street) including Justice Walk Car Park (JPEG, 277KB)
