Station Road, Brogborough, Marston Bypass, Marston, Saunders Piece, Ampthill, Higham Road, Higham Gobion, Sandy Lane, Aspley Heath - Temporary Prohibition of Traffic

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(STATION ROAD, BROGBOROUGH)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Central Bedfordshire Council intends 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 the length of Station Road, Brogborough 20 metres either side of the level crossing.

This temporary closure is required to enable a signal and telecommunication inspection 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 11pm on 5 April 2025 to 4am on 7 April 2025. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure is via Station Road, A507 and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 5 April 2025 for a period of one month or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier.

For further information please contact Network Rail - 01132775360.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(MARSTON BYPASS, MARSTON MORETEYNE)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Central Bedfordshire Council intends 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 the length of Marston Bypass, Marston from Marston Service Station to Bedford Road junction.

This temporary closure is required to enable noise barrier replacement 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 7 April to 25 June 2025 between the hours of 8pm and 6am. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure is via Bedford Road, A421 and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 7 April 2025 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 National Highways - 0300 123 5000.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(SAUNDERS PIECE, AMPTHILL)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2025

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 Saunders Piece, Ampthill from the school entrance to number 42.

This temporary closure is required to enable telegraph pole replacement 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 to 26 March 2025. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure is via Queens Road, Oliver Street, Flitwick Road, Baker Street and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 25 March 2025 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 RTM Ltd – 01634 966884.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(HIGHAM ROAD, HIGHAM GOBION)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2025

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 Higham Road, Higham Gobion outside Chiltern View.

This temporary closure is required to enable electrical cable installation 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 March 2025. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure is via Hanscombe End Road, Aspley End Road, B655, Higham Road and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 24 March 2025 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 Utilex Connections – 01634 907003.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(PROHIBITION OF MOTOR VEHICLES) (BOAT.NO 33, SANDY LANE, ASPLEY HEATH)
EXPERIMENTAL ORDER 2025

Notice is hereby given that on 11th March 2025 Central Bedfordshire Council made an Experimental Order under Sections 9, 10 and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and all other enabling powers, after consultation with the Chief Officer of the Police in accordance with Part III of Schedule 9 to the Act.

The order will come into operation on 27th March 2025 and will introduce a Prohibition of Motor Vehicles as detailed on the length of road below. Effect of the Experimental Order:-

To introduce a Prohibition of Motor Vehicles on the following length of road in Aspley Heath:-

1.  Sandy Lane (BOAT 33), from the crossroads at Aspley Heath Lodge where Bridleway No. 4 meets Byway No.33 and extending in a south-westerly direction for approximately 687 metres (ending at the county boundary). There will be exemptions for the following;

•   A vehicle being used for Police, Ambulance, Fire Service or Special Forces purposes

•   A pedal cycle which is not a motor vehicle.

Reason for Experimental Order: The decision has been made to prohibit all motorised vehicles in order to address inappropriate usage of Sandy Lane Byway. Reported inappropriate usage includes anti-social behaviour, flytipping, racing and use of the Byway by unsuitable vehicles which have consequently damaged the road surface. The Prohibition of Motor Vehicles will prevent all motorised vehicles from using the Byway and this will be enforced using a coded gate and bollards.

Implementing this as an Experimental Order will enable the Council to monitor the scheme to assess it’s impact on addressing the anti-social behavior and its impact on the wider local area, and modify or remove it at any time should the need arise.

It is proposed that the Experimental Order will be in operation for up to 18 months. Central Bedfordshire Council will be considering in due course whether the provisions of this Order should be continued indefinitely. Within a period of 6 months beginning with the day on which the Order comes into force, any person may object to the making of Order and making the effects permanent.

Date of Operation: The Experimental Order will come into operation on the 27th March 2025.

Details may be examined during normal office hours at the address shown below or viewed online at www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/publicstatutorynotices.

Comments - the Experimental Orders can remain in operation for up to 18 months. Before their effects can be continued in operation by permanent Orders all objections lodged during the trial of the Experimental Orders will have to be considered. Any comments should be sent in writing FAO Emily Hirst at the address below or e-mail highways. consultation@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk by 27th September 2025. Any objections must be in writing and state the grounds on which they are made. All objections must quote unique reference number A00479.

High Court Challenge: Any person who wishes to question the validity of the Orders 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 Orders may, within 6 weeks of the 11th March 2025 make application for the purpose to the High Court.                                                                           

Gary Powell
Assistant Director, Highways

Central Bedfordshire Council
Priory House, Chicksands, Shefford SG17 5TQ                                       

20th March 2025