Bedfordshire, Luton and Dunstable/Caddington/Barton le Clay/Houghton Regis - Traffic Prohibition to allow for proposed works.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL (HOUGHTON REGIS: FOOTPATH NO 23 AND PART OF BRIDLEWAY NO 44)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2024

Notice is hereby given that Central Bedfordshire Council have made an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any person proceeding on foot along the following length of public:

I.  F ootpath No 23, Houghton Regis which extends from Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OS GR) TL 0313 2542 in a generally north westerly direction for approximately 320 metres to OS GR TL

0307 2567 and to prohibit any person proceeding on foot or on horseback or lead a horse or cycle along the length of part of public:

II. Bridleway No 44, Houghton Regis which extends from OS GR TL 0307 2567 in a generally south easterly direction for approximately 220 metres to OS GR TL 0324 2555

These temporary closures are required to safely enable overhead line works to take place. The closures are expected to take place on Footpath No 23 from 5 August to 20 August 2024 and on Bridleway No 44 from 26 July to 25 August 2024 or until the works are completed.

There are no alternative routes for footpath and bridleway users while the closures are in operation. Please use alternative public rights of way whilst the closures are in place.

Further details, including a map, can also be found on the Council’s website at: https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/82/countryside/ 431/rights_of_way/2

The Order will come into operation on 26 July 2024 for a period not exceeding six months or until the works which it is proposed to carry out on or near to the footpath and bridleway have been completed, whichever is the earlier. If the works are not completed within six months the Order may be extended for a longer period with the consent of the Secretary of State for Transport.

For further information please contact Lindsay Measures,

Tel: 0300 300 4257, Lindsay.Measures@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(CADDINGTON: FOOTPATH NOS A12, 10, 12 AND 11 AND DUNSTABLE: FOOTPATH NOS 19 AND 21)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2024

Notice is hereby given that Central Bedfordshire Council have made an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any person proceeding on foot along the following lengths of public:

I.  Footpath No A12, Caddington which extends from Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OS GR) TL 0545 1993 to OS GR TL 0479 1988

II. Footpath No 10, Caddington which extends from OS GR TL 0415 2069 to OS GR TL 0545 1993

III. Footpath No 12, Caddington which extends from OS GR TL 0415 2069 to OS GR TL 0456 2017

IV. Footpath No 11, Caddington which extends from OS GR TL 0365 2104 to OS GR TL 0415 2069

V. Footpath No 19, Dunstable which extends from OS GR TL 0263 2185 to OS GR TL 0297 2151

VI. Footpath No 21, Dunstable which extends from OS GR TL 0299 2151 to OS GR TL 0365 2104

These temporary closures are required to safely enable overhead line works to take place. The closures are expected to take place as follows:

On Dunstable Footpath No 19 from 25 June to 15 July 2024, on

Dunstable Footpath No 21 from 27 June to 20 July 2024 and on Caddington Footpath Nos A12, 10, 12 and 11 from 12 July to 4 August 2024 or until the works are completed.

The alternative route for the closure of Footpath No 19, Dunstable for footpath users will be:

From OS GR TL 0297 2151 proceed to Bridleway No 18, Dunstable at OS GR TL 0302 2153, then continue to Luton and Dunstable Busway at OS GR TL 0347 2184 and then towards OS GR TL 0263 2185 and vice versa. There are no other alternative routes for footpath users while the closures are in operation.

Further details, including a map, can also be found on the Council’s website at: https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/82/countryside/ 431/rights_of_way/2

The Order will come into operation on 25 June 2024 for a period not exceeding six months or until the works which it is proposed to carry out on or near to the footpaths have been completed, whichever is the earlier. If the works are not completed within six months the Order may be extended for a longer period with the consent of the Secretary of State for Transport.

For further information please contact Lindsay Measures,

Tel: 0300 300 4257, Lindsay.Measures@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(ACCESS ROAD TO THE WHITE LION RETAIL PARK, DUNSTABLE) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2024 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Central Bedfordshire Council has made an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle, except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency, from proceeding along the length of Access Road to the White Lion Retail Park, Dunstable between College Drive and the roundabout.

This temporary closure is required to enable overhead line and electricity pylon works to take place and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. Where possible access will be maintained to property and premises but may be restricted from time to time according to local signing.

It is expected that the works will take place from 25 June to 19 July 2024 between the hours of 7am and 7pm. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure is via College Drive, A5505, A505 and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 25 June 2024 for a period of eighteen months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier.

For further information please contact Babcock International – 07711 462817.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL (BARTON BYPASS (A6), BARTON-LE-CLAY) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Central Bedfordshire Council has made an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle, except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency, from proceeding along the length of Barton Bypass (A6), Barton-le-Clay between Faldo Road and Streatley roundabout.

This temporary closure is required to enable carriageway repair works to take place and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. Where possible access will be maintained to property and premises but may be restricted from time to time according to local signing.

It is expected that the works will take place from 24 to 28 June 2024 between the hours of 8pm and 5am. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure is via A6, A507, A600, A505, A5228 and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 24 June 2024 for a period of eighteen months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier.

For further information please contact Highways Helpdesk – 0300 300 8049.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL (THORN ROAD, HOUGHTON REGIS) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Central Bedfordshire Council has made an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle, except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency, from proceeding along the length of Thorn Road, Houghton Regis at both junctions with West Highland Drive.

This temporary closure is required to enable S278 remedial and contract completion works to footpaths, carriageway and verges to take place and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. Where possible access will be maintained to property and premises but may be restricted from time to time according to local signing.

It is expected that the works will take place from 24 June to 12 July 2024. The road will be closed at all times during this period. The alternative route for this closure is via B5120, A5 and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 24 June 2024 for a period of eighteen months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier.

For further information please contact ECL Civil Engineering Ltd – 01582 579812.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(BEDFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

(DISTRICT OF SOUTH BEDFORDSHIRE) (CIVIL ENFORCEMENT AREA AND SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT AREA)

(WAITING RESTRICTIONS AND STREET PARKING PLACES)

(CONSOLIDATION) ORDER 2008) (VARIATION NO.24) ORDER 2024

On 11th June 2024 Central Bedfordshire Council made the above named Traffic Regulation Order which has the effect as follows:

To add No Stopping on School Entrance Markings from Monday to Friday between 8.00am and 4.30pm on the following lengths of road in Houghton Regis:-

1. T ithe Farm Road, northwest side, from approximately 68 metres southwest of the centre of the junction with Ashtree Road and extending in a south westerly direction for approximately 37.56 metres.

2. Tithe Farm Road, northwest side, from approximately 106 metres southwest of the centre of the junction with Ashtree Road and extending in a south westerly direction for approximately 37.56 metres.

3. Tithe Farm Road, south west side, from approximately 71 metres southwest of the centre of the junction with Ashtree Road and extending in a south westerly direction for approximately 31.56 metres.

4. Tithe Farm Road, south west side, from approximately 103 metres southwest of the centre of the junction with Ashtree Road and extending in a south westerly direction for approximately 31.56 metres. Date of Operation: The order will come into operation on 26th June 2024. Details will be provided on request by e-mailing highways.consultation@ centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.

High Court Challenge:- Any person who desires to question the validity of the Order or of any provision contained therein on the ground that it is not within the powers of the relevant Section of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the ground that any requirement of that Section had not been complied with in relation to the Order may, within six weeks of 11th June 2024, make application for the purpose to the High Court.

Central Bedfordshire Council                               Gary Powell
Priory House, Chicksands                                       Assistant Director
Shefford SG17 5TQ                                                 Highways
19 June 2024