Bedford Area - Multiple Traffic Regulation Orders

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

PUBLIC NOTICE
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025
HORNE LANE, BEDFORD 25 – 021
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 Horne Lane, Bedford from St Pauls Square to Harpur Centre car park.
This temporary road closure is required to re align kerbs 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 21:00 to 05:00 hours from 23rd June 2025 to 28th June 2025.
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Midland Road, Prebend Street, Cauldwell Street, Kingsway, St Marys Street, High Street, The Embankment, St Pauls Square.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 23rd June 2025, 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 2025
SHAKERS WAY, STAPLOE 25 – 013
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough Council has made an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle, or pedestrian, or equestrian, from proceeding along the length of Shakers Way, Staploe.
This temporary road closure is required to facilitate water mains replacement 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 24 hours from 16th June 2025 to 20th June 2025.
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Bushmead Road, Gypsy Lane, Staploe Lane, Shakers Way.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 16th June 2025, 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(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025
RISBOROUGH ROAD, BEDFORD 25 – 022
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 Risborough Road, Bedford outside 57.
This temporary road closure is required to facilitate new 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 17:00 hours from 2nd July 2025 to 4th July 2025.
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Risborough Road, Wendover Drive. The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 2nd July 2025, 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 2025
PARK AVENUE, BEDFORD 2025 – 029
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 that length of Park Avenue, Bedford from Forest Hill Road roundabout to the junction with
Kimbolton Road Bedford.
This temporary road closure is required to facilitate ingress/egress extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.
This temporary road closure is expected to be in operation between 22:00 to 23:45 hours each night 3rd, 5th, 6th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th July 2025.
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Kimbolton Road, Goldington Road, St Peters Street, Dame Alice Street, Harpur Street, The Broadway, Foster Hill Road, Roff Avenue, Park Avenue.
For further information please contact CSP Ltd on behalf of Cuffe & Taylor Darren Wheeler Tel: 07551 152620 The proposed Order will come into operation on 3rd, 5th, 6th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th July 2025. For 7 nights only.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025
DE PARYS AVENUE BEDFORD 2025 – 029
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 turning right into Park Avenue from De Parys Avenue This temporary right turn prohibition is required to facilitate the Bedford Summer Sessions Festival closures and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the
appropriate traffic signs.
This temporary right turn prohibition is anticipated to be in operation between 22:00 to 23:45 hours 3rd, 5th, 6th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th July 2025 each night for a period of 7 nights only or until the temporary right turn prohibition is no longer required, whichever is the earlier. For further information please contact CSP Ltd on behalf of Cuffe & Taylor Darren Wheeler Tel: 07551 152620.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 16A
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025
NO WAITING VARIOUS AS DETAILED BELOW SHARNBROOK 2025 – 011
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, NO waiting along those lengths as detailed below.
No waiting High Street Sharnbrook junction with Souldrop Road Sharnbrook.
No waiting at any time along the lengths of, Mill Road, Church Lane, Park Lane, High Street Colworth Road and Souldrop Road Sharnbrook.
The no waiting prohibition will not apply to emergency service traffic officer or maintenance vehicles.
These temporary no waiting zones are required to facilitate the ingress and egress of vehicular traffic for a music event and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs and are expected to be in operation between 10:00 to 23:59 hours 5th 6th 12th, 13th July 2025
The proposed Order will come into operation on 5th, 6th 12th & 13th July, for a period of one day each For further information please contact Caleb Howley 24HR EMERGENCY CONTACT
NO: 07765 263900 EMAIL: CALEB@EVENT-PEOPLE.CO.UK
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 16A
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025
SHARNBROOK ROAD, SOULDROP AND SOULDROP ROAD SHARNBROOK 2025 – 011
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 that length of Sharnbrook Road, Souldrop and Souldrop Road Sharnbrook.
These temporary road closures are required to facilitate ingress and egress for a music event 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 10:00 to 23:59 hours 5th 6th 12th & 13th July 2025
The alternative routes available for vehicles affected by the proposed Order are:- Sharnbrook Road, Stocking Lane, Rushden Road, Templars Way, Kennell Hill, High Street, Souldrop Road.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 5th 6th 12th 13th July 2025 for a period of one day for each event For further information please contact 24HR EMERGENCY CONTACT NO: 07765 263900 EMAIL: CALEB@EVENT.
Paul Pace, Chief Officer Environment, Borough Hall,
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL PROPOSE TO INTRODUCE
NEW PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN GOODMAYES CLOSE,
BEDFORD
Reason for Proposal: Following a request from Ward Councillors, due to the narrowness of Goodmayes Close Bedford Borough Council proposes to
introduce new parking restrictions to enable access by refuse vehicles (and potential emergency services), which currently experience difficulties due to vehicles parked on the carriageway.
Effect of the Proposal: 1. To introduce a ‘No waiting at any time’ restriction (double yellow lines) on the following length of road:-
A Goodmayes Close, Bedford (i) Commencing on its north-eastern side, extending from a point approx. 19.4 metres north-west of its junction with
Lovell Road in a north-westerly direction, around the turning head at its north-western end (in an anti-clockwise direction), then continuing on its south-western side in a south-easterly direction to a point in line with the projected north-western boundary of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Relevant proposal documents may be examined during normal office hours at Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP.
They will also be available for viewing on the council’s website at www.bedford.gov.uk/proposedtro . The documents will be placed on deposit until 6 weeks after the Order is made or until it is decided not to continue with the proposal. For further information, please contact Andrew Prigmore at Bedford Borough Council on 01234 228341.
Comments supporting or objecting to the proposal should be put in an email, stating the grounds on which they are made, and sent no later than 3rd July 2025 to highway.consultations@bedford.gov.uk.
Order Title for the parking restriction changes if made will be:
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.**) Order 20**.
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL (KEMPSTON) (PROHIBITION
AND RESTRICTION OF WAITING AND LOADING AND
PARKING PLACES) (CONSOLIDATION) ORDER 2018
(AMENDMENT NO.30) ORDER 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 22nd May 2025 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 length of road: A King Street, Kempston
(i) On its western kerb, starting from the projected boundary between 2 and 2b King Street, Kempston for a distance of approx. 51 metres in a southerly direction. Date of Operation This Order will come into force on 27th May
2025 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
(40MPH SPEED LIMIT) (THE PARISH OF STEVINGTON)
ORDER 2025
Reasons for Proposals:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 22nd May 2025 Bedford Borough Council made the above Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which is detailed below:- Effect of the Order:
1. To introduce a 40mph speed limit on the following length of road:
A Silver Street, Stevington
(i) Extending from a point approx. 400 metres southwest of the westernmost boundary of number 57 Silver Street (the end of the existing 40mph speed limit) for a distance of approx. 134 metres in a southerly direction.
Date of Operation: This Order will come into force on 27th May 2025 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 PROPOSES TO INTRODUCE
A 20MPH ZONE ON ROADS IN GREAT DENHAM
Reason for Proposal: Great Denham Parish Council have requested that the speed limit be reduced to 20mph throughout Great Denham, following
complaints from residents about speeding through the village.
The proposed 20mph Zone is intended to provide a safer road network for all highway users, including motor cyclists, pedal cyclists and pedestrians.
Effect of the Order:
1. To introduce a 20mph Zone covering the entire length of each of the following roads in Great Denham:- Greenkeepers Road, Lindsey Close, Masters
Close, Cantley Road, Wayland Road, Wortham Close, Ryder Close, Danegeld
Avenue, Gleneagles Close, Hilda Close, Queen Eleanor Drive, Edgar Green, Pennard Close, Garyn Lane, Westhill Close, Hovingham Drive, Downham Close, Soudley Lane, Lindrick Close, Denby Rise, Elmswell Place, Ethelred Lane, Wessex Close, Mercia Road, Saunton Close, Archer Street, Carnoustie Drive
King Alfred Way, St Mellion Drive, Broad Mead Avenue, Prestwick Road, Banbury Heath, Woden Gardens, Hazelwick Drive, Stedeham Road, Midsummer Grove, Muirfield Northwick Close, Lytham Place, Lavender Lane, Mentmore Close, Alnwick Way, Great Portway, Croxden Gardens, Little Portway, Wilfrid Lane, Woodville Drive, Edith Avenue, Whitings Jermin Mews, Stone Close, Chislehurst Place, Almond Mews, Bede Walk, Winchell Mews, Rowan Close, Alwin Court, Ellesmere Gardens, Terrington Place, Ripley Link
Saxon Way, Anglia Way
2. To also include the following length of road in the 20mph Zone:-
A Kingswood Way, Great Denham
(i) Extending from the Greenkeepers Road roundabout in a south-easterly direction to its junction with Great Portway.
Relevant proposal documents may be examined during normal office hours at Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP.
They will also be available for viewing on the council’s website at www.bedford.gov.uk/proposedtro. The documents will be placed on deposit until 6 weeks after the Order is made or until it is
decided not to continue with the proposal. For further information,
please contact Andrew Prigmore at Bedford Borough Council on 01234 228341.
Comments supporting or objecting to the proposal should be put in an email, stating the grounds on which they are made, and sent no late than 3rd July 2025 to highway.consultations@bedford.gov.uk.
Order Title if made will be:
1. Bedford Borough Council (20mph Zone) (Various Roads in the Parish of Great Denham) Order 20**.
Dated: 5th June 2025
Craig Austin, Director of Environment, Borough Hall,
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP