Various Roads in Bedford - Traffic & Footpath Orders

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

PUBLIC NOTICE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2024

MOULTON AVENUE, BEDFORD 24 – 053

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough 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 Moulton Avenue Bedford between Nash Road and Mareth Road. This temporary road closure is required to facilitate carriageway repairs and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. This temporary road closure is anticipated to be in operation 09:00 to 15:30 hours 9th July 2024

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Moulton Avenue, Acacia Road, Collie Road, Barford Avenue, Cardington Road, Fenlake Avenue, Mareth Road.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 9th July 2024, for a period of 12 months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier. For further information please contact Bedford Borough Council Tel: 01234 718003.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2024

MILE ROAD, BEDFORD 24 – 049

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough 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 Mile Road Bedford from the junction of Windsor Road to the roundabout at London Road.

This temporary road closure is required to assist the management of traffic flows around the election count venue. and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.

This temporary road closure is anticipated to be in operation 21:30 to 23:59 hours 4th July 2024 London Road, Elstow Road.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 4th July 2024, for a period of 1day For further information please contact Bedford Borough Council Tel: 01234 718003.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2024

BEDFORD ROAD LAYBY, TURVEY 24 – 024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough 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 Bedford Road Layby Turvey.

This temporary road closure is required to facilitate a new water supply and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. This temporary road closure is anticipated to be in operation 08:00 to 18:00 hours from 8th July 2024 to 10th July 2024 The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Bedford Road.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 8th July 2024, for a period of 12 months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier. For further information please contact Anglian Water Tel: 08457 145 145.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 16A

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2024

BEDFORD RIVER FESTIVAL 2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough Council intend not less than seven days from the date of this Notice to make 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 various roads as detailed below.

High Street, Mill Street, St Pauls Square, Horne Lane, St Marys Street, Duck Mill Lane, The Embankment, Newnham Road, Albany Road, Waterloo Road, Rothsay Road, Bushmead Avenue Shaftesbury Avenue Tennyson Road, Beresford Road, Kingsley Road, George Street, Dudley Street, Denmark Street, York Street, Pembroke Street, Bower Street, Howbury Street. These temporary road closures are required to facilitate the Bedford River Festival 2024 and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.

These temporary road closures are expected to be in operation between 20:00 to 05:00 hours from 19th July 2022 to 22nd July 2024

Please follow local alternative signed routes The proposed Order will come into operation on 19th July 2024,for a period of four days For further information please contact Bedford Borough Council Tel: 01234 718003.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2024

WICK END, STAGSDEN

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough Council intend not less than seven days from the date of this Notice to make 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 Wick End Stagsden.

This temporary road closure is required to facilitate stop tap replacements and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. This temporary road closure is anticipated to be in operation 08:00 to 18:00 hours from 22nd July 2024 to 23rd July 2024 The proposed Order will come into operation on 22nd July 2024, for a period of 12 months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier. For further information please contact Anglian Water Tel: 08457 145 145.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14

TEMPORARY 30 MPH SPEED RESTRICTION AND PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2024

RUSHDEN ROAD, SHARNBROOK AND A6 LAYBY RUSHDEN ROAD NORTH OF SHARNBROOK 24 – 045

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Bedford Borough Council intend not less than seven days from the date of this Notice to make 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 the length of Rushden Road, Sharnbrook at a speed exceeding 30 mph from the A6 layby north of Sharnbrook for approx. 400m and to prohibit any vehicle access to the A6 layby north of Sharnbrook.

This temporary 30 mph speed restriction and Layby closure is required for safety of the public and work force to facilitate the renewal of a water main, and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.

This temporary 30 mph speed restriction and layby closure is anticipated to be in operation 24 hours from 24th July 2024 to 9th August 2024

The proposed Order will come into operation on 24th July 2024, for a period of twelve months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier. For further information please contact Anglian Water Tel: 08457 145 145.

Paul Pace, Chief Officer Environment, Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

(BEDFORD URBAN AREA (NORTH OF THE RIVER EXCLUDING QUEENS PARK AND CPZ AREAS)) (PROHIBITION AND   RESTRICTION OF WAITING AND LOADING AND PARKING PLACES) ORDER 2009 (AMENDMENT NO.105) ORDER 2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 13th June 2024 Bedford Borough Council made the above Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which is detailed below:

Effect of the Order:

1. To introduce ‘No waiting at any time’ restrictions (double yellow lines) on the following lengths of roads:

A   Bury Walk, Bedford

(i)    On its western kerb, extending from a point 2.4 metres in a southerly direction from the boundary of property of no.4 Bury Walk, for a distance of approx. 29 metres, in a southerly direction.

Date of Operation This Order will come into force on 17th June 2024 or as soon as practicable after this date.

A Copy of the Order may be viewed at www.bedford.gov.uk/implementedtro.

High Court Challenge: Any person who desires to question the validity of this Order or any provision contained therein on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the grounds that any requirement of that Act has not been complied with in relation to the Order may, within six weeks of the date of this Notice, make application for that purpose to the High Court.

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  

(BEDFORD CONTROLLED PARKING ZONE)  

(PROHIBITION AND RESTRICTION OF WAITING AND LOADING AND PARKING PLACES) ORDER 2017 (AMENDMENT NO.27) ORDER 2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 20th June 2024 Bedford Borough Council made the above Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which is detailed below:

Effect of the Order.

1. To revoke existing “No stopping on entrance markings, Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm” restrictions on the following length of road:

A   Clapham Road, Bedford

(i)   On its north-eastern kerb, from a point approx. 13.5 metres north-west of the centre of Slade Walk for a distance of approx. 39 metres in a north-westerly direction.

2.  To revoke existing “No stopping Mon - Sat 8am - 5pm except buses” on the following length of road:

A  Clapham Road, Bedford

(i)   On its north-eastern kerb, from a point approx. 52.5 metres north-west of the centre of Slade Walk for a distance of approx. 24 metres in a north-westerly direction.

3. To revoke existing “Pay & Display, Maximum Stay 4 Hours, Mon - Sat 8am - 6pm except Permit Holders (C)” on the following length of road:

A    Clapham Road, Bedford

(i)    On its north-eastern kerb, from a point approx. 76.5 metres north-west of the centre of Slade Walk for a distance of approx. 14 metres in a north-westerly direction.

(ii)   On its south-western kerb, from a point approx. 58 metres north-west of the projected centre of Slade Walk for a distance of approx. 32 metres in a northwesterly direction.

4.  To introduce “No Waiting at Any Time” restrictions (double yellow lines) on the following lengths of road:

A   Clapham Road, Bedford

(i)    On its north-eastern kerb, from its junction with Slade Walk to its junction with Clarendon Street.

(ii)   On its south-western kerb, from a point approx. 8 metres north-west of the projected centre of Slade Walk extending for a distance of approx. 54 metres in a south-easterly direction (to the end of the existing ‘No waiting at any time’ restriction).

5. To introduce “No stopping on entrance markings, Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm” restrictions on the following length of road:

A     Clapham Road, Bedford

(i)    On its north-eastern kerb, from a point approx. 9 metres north-west of the centre of Slade Walk for a distance of approx. 30 metres in a north-westerly direction.

6.   To introduce “No stopping Mon – Sat 8am – 5pm except buses” on the following length of road:

A   Clapham Road, Bedford

(i)    On its north-eastern kerb, from a point approx. 39 metres north-west of the centre of Slade Walk for a distance of approx. 33 metres in a north-westerly direction.

Date of Operation This Order will come into force on 24th June 2024 or as soon as practicable after this date.

A Copy of the Order may be viewed at www.bedford.gov.uk/implementedtro.

High Court Challenge: Any person who desires to question the validity of this Order or any provision contained therein on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the grounds that any requirement of that Act has not been complied with in relation to the Order may, within six weeks of the date of this Notice, make application for that purpose to the High Court.

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

(BEDFORD URBAN AREA  (SOUTH OF THE RIVER AND QUEENS PARK))

(PROHIBITION AND RESTRICTION OF WAITING AND LOADING AND PARKING PLACES) ORDER 2009 (AMENDMENT NO.60) ORDER 2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 20th June 2024 Bedford Borough Council made the above Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which is detailed below:

Effect of the Order:

1. To revoke existing single yellow line restrictions (No waiting Mon – Sat, 8am – 6.30pm) and to mark unlimited parking in its place on the following lengths of road:

A    Iddesleigh Road, Bedford

(i)    On its northern kerb, extending from a point approx. 11 metres west of the western side of Howard Place for a distance of approx. 60.5 metres in a westerly direction.

(ii)   On its northern kerb, extending from a point approx. 13.5 metres west of the centre of Hurst Grove for a distance of approx. 59.5 metres in a westerly direction.

(iii)   On its northern kerb, extending from a point approx. 80.3 metres west of the centre of Hurst Grove for a distance of approx. 25 metres in a westerly direction.

(iv)  On its northern kerb, extending from a point approx. 10 metres west of the centre of Coventry Road for a distance of approx. 38.5 metres in a westerly direction.

2.  To revoke existing single yellow line restrictions (No waiting Mon - Sat, 8 am - 6.30 pm) and to introduce double yellow line restrictions (No waiting at any time) on the following lengths of road:

A    Iddesleigh Road, Bedford

(i)    On its northern kerb, extending from a point approx. 12 metres east of the centre of Howard Place to a point approx. 13.5 metres west of the centre of Howard Place

(ii)   On its southern kerb, extending from a point approx. 18 metres east of the centre of Fairfax Road to a point approx. 9.5 metres west of the centre of Fairfax Road.

(iii)   On its southern kerb, extending from a point approx. 12 metres east of the centre of Cromwell Road to a point approx. 8 metres west of the centre of Cromwell Road.

3. To revoke a single yellow line restriction (No waiting Mon - Sat, 8 am - 6.30 pm) on the following lengths of roads:

A    Fairfax Road, Bedford

(i)    On both sides, from the southern side of Iddesleigh Road for a distance of approx. 3.8 metres in a southerly direction.

B     Howard Place, Bedford

(i)    On its eastern kerb, from the northern side of Iddesleigh Road for a distance of approx. 5 metres in a northerly direction.

(ii)   On its western kerb, from the northern side of Iddesleigh Road for a distance of approx. 2.8 metres in a northerly direction

C    Cromwell Road, Bedford

(i)    On both sides from the southern side of Iddesleigh Road for a distance of approx. 4 metres in a southerly direction.

4. To introduce a double yellow line restriction (No waiting at any time) on the following lengths of roads:

A    Fairfax Road, Bedford

(i)    On both sides, from the southern side of Iddesleigh Road for a distance of approx. 5 metres in a southerly direction.

B     Howard Place, Bedford

(i)    On both sides, from the northern side of Iddesleigh Road for a distance of approx. 5 metres in a northerly direction.

C   Cromwell Road, Bedford

(i)    On both sides, from the southern side of Iddesleigh Road for a distance of approx. 5 metres in a southerly direction.

D     Marlborough Road, Bedford

(i)    On both sides, from a point approx. 3.5 metres south of the southern side of Iddesleigh Road for a distance of approx. 1.5 metres in a southerly direction.

5. To revoke a time limited parking bay, Mon - Sat, 8am - 6pm, for a maximum period of 15 minutes, and to introduce “Loading Only 8am - 6.30pm 15 mins No return within 1 hour” in its place on the following length of road:

A   Iddesleigh Road, Bedford

(i)    On its northern kerb, from the western flank wall of property no. 15 extending for a distance of approx. 10 metres in a westerly direction.

6. To revoke a time limited parking bay and introduce unlimited parking in its place on the following lengths of road:

A    Iddesleigh Road, Bedford

(i)    On its southern kerb, extending from a point approx. 11 metres west of the western side of Hurst Grove to a point approx. 18 metres east of the centre of Fairfax Road.

(ii)   On its southern kerb, extending from a point approx. 9.5 metres west of the centre of Fairfax Road to a point approx. 12 metres east of the centre of Cromwell Road.

(iii)   On its southern kerb, extending from a point approx. 8 metres west of the centre of Cromwell Road for a distance of approx. 38.5 metres in a westerly direction.

(iv)  On its southern kerb, extending from a point approx. 7 metres west of the centre of Coventry Road to a point approx. 13 metres east of the centre of Marlborough Road.

(v)   On its southern kerb, extending from a point approx. 13 metres west of the centre of Marlborough Road for a distance of approx. 28.5 metres in a westerly direction.

(vi)  On its northern kerb, partially on the footway, extending from a point approx. 13 metres west of the centre of Marlborough Road for a distance of approx. 36 metres in a westerly direction.

7. To revoke a time limited parking bay and introduce “Loading Only 8am - 6.30pm 15 mins No return within 1 hour” on the following length of road:

A    Iddesleigh Road, Bedford

(i)    On its southern kerb, extending from a point approx. 8.5 metres east of the centre of Coventry Road for a distance of approx. 15 metres in an easterly direction.

8.  To revoke two “Electric vehicle recharging point only” bays at the following location and subject to the following restrictions:

Road:  Iddesleigh Road, Bedford

Location:  On its southern kerb, extending from a point approx. 8 metres east of Westbourne Road for a distance of approx. 10 metres in an easterly direction.

Restrictions: At all times: Only electric vehicles that are recharging will be permitted to park in these bays. 8 am - 6 pm: Maximum stay 4 hours, no return within 1 hour. 6 pm - 8 am: No time restrictions.

9.  To introduce two “Electric vehicle recharging point only” bays at the following location and subject to the following restrictions:

Road:  Iddesleigh Road, Bedford

Location:   On its southern kerb, extending from a point approx. 8 metres east of Westbourne Road for a distance of approx. 10 metres in an easterly direction.

Restrictions: At all times: Only electric vehicles that are recharging will be permitted to park in these bays. 8 am - 6 pm: Maximum stay 30 minutes, no return within 1 hour. 6 pm - 8 am: No time restrictions.

Date of Operation This Order will come into force on 24th June 2024 or as soon as practicable after this date.

A Copy of the Order may be viewed at www.bedford.gov.uk/implementedtro.

High Court Challenge: Any person who desires to question the validity of this Order or any provision contained therein on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the grounds that any requirement of that Act has not been complied with in relation to the Order may, within six weeks of the date of this Notice, make application for that purpose to the High Court.

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

(BEAUVAIS SQUARE, SHORTSTOWN)  (PROHIBITION OF WAITING AND STOPPING AND PARKING) ORDER 2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 20th June 2024 Bedford Borough Council made the above Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which is detailed below:

Effect of the Order:

1. To introduce 3 restricted parking areas as detailed below:

Date of Operation: This Order will come into force on 24th June 2024 or as soon as practicable after this date.

A copy of the Order may be examined during normal office hours at Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP. It can also be viewed on the Council’s website at www.bedford.gov.uk/implementedtro.

High Court Challenge: Any person who desires to question the validity of this Order or any provision contained therein on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the grounds that any requirement of that Act has not been complied with in relation to the Order may, within six weeks of the date of this Notice, make application for that purpose to the High Court.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL (WYBOSTON CHAWSTON AND COLESDEN: FOOTPATH NO 7)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2022

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Order made by Bedford Borough Council made on 15th December 2022, extended on 1st September 2023 the effect of which will be to prohibit any person proceeding on foot along the length of Wyboston Chawston and Colesden: Footpath No 7 which extends from Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OS GR) TL 1562 5543 to OS GR TL1559 5614 has been continued in force with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport until 2nd July 2025.

This temporary closure is required to facilitate works associated with the Improvement Scheme for the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbett.

The closure is to continue from Wednesday 3rd July 2024 for up to one year.

There is no alternative route for users while the closure is in operation.

The Order will come into operation on 3rd July 2024 for a period not exceeding one year or until the works which it is proposed to carry out on or near to the footpath have been completed, whichever is the earlier. If the works are not completed within one year the Order may be extended for a longer period with the consent of the Secretary of State for Transport.

For further information please telephone Highways Helpdesk on (01234) 718003

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 –SECTION 14(1)

WYBOSTON CHAWSTON AND COLESDEN: FOOTPATH NO 8 AND FOOTPATH NO 36

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF  THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2022

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Order made by Bedford Borough Council on the 15th December 2022, extended on 26th May 2023 the effect of which will be to prohibit any person proceeding on foot along the lengths of Footpath: Wyboston, Chawston and Colesden: Footpath No 36 which extends from Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OS GR) TL1588 5541 to OS GR TL1593 5553. Wyboston, Chawston and Colesden: Footpath No 8 which extends from Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OS GR) TL1596 5548 ) to OS GR TL1585 5614 has been continued in force with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport until 2nd July 2025.

This closure is required to facilitate works associated with the Improvement Scheme for the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbett.

The closure will continue from Wednesday 3rd July 2024 for up to one year.

The alternative route for footpath users while the closure is in operation will be to proceed from OS GR TL1585 5614 east along Chawston Lane to its junction with Great North Road continue north to Black Cat Service area and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 3rd July 2024 for a period not exceeding one year 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 one year the Order may be extended for a longer period with the consent of the Secretary of State for Transport.

For further information please telephone Highways Helpdesk on (01234) 718003

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 –SECTION 14(1)

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL WYBOSTON CHAWSTON AND COLESDEN: PART OF FOOTPATH NO A10 AND FOOTPATH NO 10

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF  THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2022

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Order made by Bedford Borough Council on the 15th December 2022, extended on 1st September 2023 the effect of which will be to prohibit any person proceeding on foot along the length of part of public footpath No A10 and footpath No 10 Wyboston, Chawston, and Colesden which extends from Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OS GR) TL 1537 5536 to OS GR TL 1475 5572 has been continued in force with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport until 2nd July 2025.

This closure is required to facilitate works associated with the Improvement Scheme for the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbett.

The closure is to continue from Wednesday 3rd July 2024 for up to one year.

There is no alternative route for footpath users while the closure is in operation.

The Order will come into operation on 3rd July 2024 for a period not exceeding one year 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 one year the Order may be extended for a longer period with the consent of the Secretary of State for Transport.

For further information please telephone Highways Helpdesk on (01234) 718003

Dated 27th June 2024

Craig Austin, Director of Environment, Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9 AP