Motorists in Hitchin are being warned of overnight road closures on Queen Street throughout November and into December as work progresses on the town's new mobility hub.

The closures begin today (Monday 2 November) and will take place in two phases, with restrictions affecting access to St Mary's Car Park, Portmill Lane and Biggin Lane.

The works form part of the Queen Street mobility hub project, which aims to improve transport connections into and around Hitchin town centre, while creating a more attractive and accessible public space.

Queen Street will be closed overnight from Monday 2 November to Monday 9 November, between 7pm and 5am.

During this period:

● Queen Street will be closed between St Mary's Car Park and Jill Grey Place.

● Access to St Mary's Car Park and Portmill Lane will remain available via the Hermitage Road–Walsworth Road junction.

● Biggin Lane will not be accessible during the overnight closures.

The road is expected to reopen fully from Tuesday 10 November.

A further series of overnight closures will take place from Wednesday 25 November to Friday 4 December, between 7pm and 5am.

During this phase:

● Queen Street will be closed between Hermitage Road and Jill Grey Place.

● There will be no access to St Mary's Car Park, Portmill Lane or Biggin Lane during the overnight closures.

The road is expected to reopen fully from Saturday 5 December.

Alternative parking and diversions

Signed diversion routes will be in place throughout both phases of the works.

Motorists who usually park at St Mary's Car Park are advised that alternative parking is available at Woodside, Christchurch and Bancroft car parks.

Drivers are encouraged to allow extra time for their journeys and follow local diversion signs.

The overnight working arrangements are intended to minimise disruption to town centre businesses, shoppers and commuters during daytime trading hours and peak travel periods.

The Queen Street mobility hub is designed to improve facilities for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users, making it easier for people to travel into and around Hitchin town centre.

The project aims to create a more welcoming and better-connected environment in the heart of the town.

The project team says it has worked closely with local partners to minimise disruption during construction.

Residents, businesses and visitors are being encouraged to plan ahead while the latest phase of work takes place.